The Nashville Predators added two players off waivers on Thursday: defenseman Jordan Oesterle and forward Jakub Vrana. Their roster is now at 22.

Nashville, Tenn. (March 6, 2025) – Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has claimed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers from the Washington Capitals and defenseman Jordan Oesterle on waivers from the Boston Bruins.

The Capitals' lone move on deadline day was acquiring Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for their 2025 second-round pick. He brings forward depth and replaces Jakub Vrana, who was claimed off waivers by the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

The NHL’s trade deadline is at 3 p.m. on Friday, and around the league, the pace of moves kicked into high gear Thursday night.

The NHL trade deadline is 3 p.m. ET today. Activity in the trade market has picked up since March 4 as buyers rushed to load up for the playoffs while sellers attempted to move players who no longer fit into their future.

The Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday shipped forward Anthony Beauvillier, 27, to the Washington Capitals for a 2025 second-round draft pick, as the veteran joins a club that is first in the Eastern Conference and is in contention for the Presidents' Trophy.

The Washington Capitals made their first move of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline early on Friday, bringing in left winger Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for their second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

The Capitals announced the acquisition of pending UFA winger Anthony Beauvillier from the Penguins for their 2025 second-round pick. After losing Jakub Vrána on waivers to the Predators Thursday, Washington had an open roster spot, so it won’t need to make a corresponding move.