Forward Steven Stamkos, who signed a four-year deal with Nashville in the offseason, is currently in the longest point-less streak of his career — he has gone nine games without a point for the first time in his 17-year career.

Florida wasted no time opening the scoring. On the power play, a severe defensive breakdown by the Predators left Sam Reinhart and Bennett alone in front of the Predators’ Juuse Saros (21 saves); Reinhart dropped the puck for Bennett to easily bury 1:23 into the contest.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

The Nashville Predators (20-30-7) lost their captain, Roman Josi, to an upper-body injury as they fell 4-1 to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers (35-21-3) Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Nashville Predators will be without their captain Roman Josi for at least another week as he's been placed on injured reserve.

NASHVILLE – Flip flops meet cowboy boots. Heading out of town for just one game, the Florida Panthers (34-21-3) will pay a visit to Broadway to take on the Nashville Predators (20-29-7) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday at 8 p.

Nashville Predators' coach Andrew Brunette expressed frustration about Sam Bennett's hit that injured team captain Roman Josi.

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on the Florida Panthers in a non-conference matchup. Nashville has a 20-29-7 record overall and a 14-11-3 record in home games. The Predators have a 6-14 ...