Nicolas Hague Scores First Predators Goal, Expresses Frustration After Another One-Goal Loss

Defenseman Nicolas Hague scored his first goal as a Nashville Predator in his ninth game of the season (17th overall for the team) on November 8, 2025, during a 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars. Hague, who missed the first eight games due to an upper-body injury suffered in the preseason, tied the game 2-2 in the second period, assisted by Nick Blankenburg and Erik Haula. He also recorded his second assist of the season just 27 seconds later. Despite logging 22:21 of ice time, two shots, and a +1 rating, Hague expressed frustration over the team's fourth straight loss and sixth one-goal defeat, stating, "There are no moral victories." Acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights in June and signed to a four-year, $22 million deal, Hague, with 86 points in 373 career NHL games, aims to be a more offensive defender but emphasized the team's need to "grow up and mature."