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Michael Bunting leads the Nashville Predators past the Calgary Flames 4-2

Michael Bunting had a goal and two assists, and the Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 4-2

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Postgame: Matthew Wood | Nashville Predators Matthew Wood speaks to the media after facing the Philadelphia Flyers.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tallies first NHL goal Wood scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Wood has collected two points over five appearances since his Oct. 23 recall from AHL Milwaukee. His goal Thursday was the first of his NHL career. The 20-year-old winger was limited by a lower-body injury late in training camp, but he's looking like he belongs in the NHL now, at least as a bottom-six forward. He may not generate a ton of offense, as the Predators have had trouble scoring. In addition to his two points, Wood has 11 shots on net, five hits and a plus-1 rating so far.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Wood: Postgame Interview - Oct. 30

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Predators vs. Flyers | October 30, 2025

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Predators' Matthew Wood Rips His First Career NHL Goal Vs. Flyers

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Matthew Wood recalled by Nashville Predators, will play vs Vancouver Canucks The Nashville Predators recalled forward Matthew Wood on Oct. 23 ahead of their matchup with the Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Recalled by Nashville Wood was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

Impact Wood dealt with a lower-body injury during training camp and was sent to the minors once he returned to full health. He made two appearances with the Admirals after being sent down, recording a goal and a minus-1 rating. He'll provide additional depth for the Predators while Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) manages an injury, but it's not yet clear whether Wood will suit up Thursday against the Canucks.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Wood (lower body) was shipped down to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

Impact Wood's demotion would seem to indicate that he is cleared from his lower-body problem that limited him during training camp. With the 20-year-old winger headed for the minors, the Predators will have the necessary roster spot to activate Luke Evangelista (not injured releated) ahead of Saturday's clash with the Mammoth.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Wood (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Wood is considered week-to-week, so he might be on the shelf for a while. When he is healthy, Wood will probably be reassigned to AHL Milwaukee. He had 17 goals and 39 points in 39 appearances with the University of Minnesota as well as an assist in six outings with Nashville in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville Predators rookie Matthew Wood is 'week to week' with lower body injury Nashville Predators' Matthew Wood, who was absent from practice on Oct. 1, has been ruled out "week to week" with a lower body injury.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Is week-to-week Wood (upper body) is regarded as week-to-week, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports Wednesday.

Impact Wood would have probably started the season with AHL Milwaukee, but he might instead begin on the non-roster injured list. The 20-year-old had 17 goals and 39 points across 39 outings with the University of Minnesota as well as an assist in six appearances with Nashville in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Saturday Wood (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus Tampa Bay in preseason action, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Wood was injured Thursday during a team scrimmage and was unable to practice Friday. The highly-regarded prospect was selected 15th overall in 2023 and made his NHL debut last season at the tender age of 19, picking up one assist in six regular-season games. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practice Friday Wood, who was injured in Thursday night's showcase event, did not take the ice for practice Friday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

Impact Wood was playing in the team's scrimmage showcase event when he took a hard hit near the boards. The team hasn't provided an official update yet, though any missed time won't improve the 20-year-old winger's chances of making the Opening Night roster. In his limited appearances last year (six games), Wood notched one assist, eight shots and two hits while averaging 11:35 of ice time. Once cleared to play, Wood should probably be expected to report to AHL Milwaukee, where he likely will play the majority of the 2025-26 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three observations from the Nashville Predators' preseason sweep of Florida Panthers Erik Haula and Matthew Wood had strong showings for the Nashville Predators in their preseason sweep of the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Postgame Sept. 21: Matthew Wood | Nashville Predators Matthew Wood addresses the media after the Predators’ 5-3 victory in game two of a preseason doubleheader against the Florida Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM

Matthew Wood Media Availability - Sept. 21, 2025

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Rookie Camp Game Day: Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Apr 14, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Utah Hockey Club goaltender Matt Villalta (31) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Matt...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Rookie Camp Practice: Matthew Wood | Nashville Predators Preds prospect Matthew Wood talks Nashville Rookie Camp and looks ahead to participating in the NHL Prospect Tournament in Tampa.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • NHL.COM

Exit Interviews: Wood | Nashville Predators Preds forward Matthew Wood recaps his rookie season with Nashville.

APRIL 19, 2025 • NHL.COM

Earns first NHL assist Wood notched an assist in Monday's 7-3 loss to Utah.

Impact This was Wood's fifth game since signing out of the University of Minnesota. The 20-year-old was listed on the second line Monday, but he has mostly seen usage in line with a bottom-six forward so far. In addition to his first career assist, the winger has seven shots on net, two hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-1 rating. The first-round pick from 2023 will make a push for a full-time NHL gig in 2025-26.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keller has 2 goals, 2 assists as Utah beats Predators 7-3

Clayton Keller had two goals and two assists, and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Nashville Predators 7-3

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Postgame: MTL vs. NSH, Wood | Nashville Predators Preds rookie Matthew Wood reflects on his NHL debut against Montreal.

APRIL 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

Agrees to entry-level contract Wood signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Wood's first professional contract will begin in 2024-25, so he will report to AHL Milwaukee on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season. He produced 17 goals and 39 points in 39 games for the University of Minnesota this campaign. The Predators selected Wood with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting it done offensively Wood has 10 goals and 29 points in 29 NCAA appearances this season, making him one of the University of Minnesota's top scorers.

Impact The only teammates ahead of Wood in points are Connor Kurth (31) and Jimmy Snuggerud (41). It's a different situation for Wood, who led the offense with the University of Connecticut in 2022-23 (34 points in 35 appearances) and 2023-24 (28 in 35) before joining Minnesota for his junior season. However, unlike Kurth and Snuggerud, Wood also has a size advantage at 6-foot-4. Nashville selected him with the No. 15 overall pick, and he might develop into a valuable middle-six forward for the Predators.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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