{
  "id": 13014668,
  "title": "Why Juuse Saros in goal was key to Nashville Predators win over Canadiens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/why-juuse-saros-in-goal-was-key-to-nashville-predators-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:59:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-juuse-saros-goal-key-025925117.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nashville Predators pulled off a surprising 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on October 8, despite being down 2-0 in the second period. Ryan O'Reilly scored the game-winning goal with 3:16 left, and Alex Kerfoot, Matthew Wood, and Adam Edstrom added goals, including two empty net goals. The Predators struggled defensively, allowing Montreal to outshoot them 25-13 through the first two periods and 34-20 overall. However, the difference-maker was goaltender Juuse Saros, who made 32 saves. Saros saved six straight shots early on, including a wrap-around chance, and made crucial stops late in the game. Despite his weak production last season, Saros has been solid this season, posting a 2-1-1 record and .916 save percentage in his first four games. If the Predators want to make the playoffs, they'll need to rely on Saros and address their defensive issues.",
  "summary": "Juuse Saros made 32 saves in the Nashville Predators' 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Oct. 8. \"He's the reason we won,\" Andrew Brunette said after.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "What's working and what isn't for the Nashville Predators through 3 games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/whats-working-and-what-isnt-for-the-nashville-predators-through-3",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:03:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}