Wright Leads Nashville to Win
Shane Wright was the defining force for the visiting Nashville Predators on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, as they defeated the host Anaheim Ducks 4-2 at Honda Center. Wright contributed a goal and two assists, while Nils Hoglander and Steven Stamkos also found the back of the net for Nashville. The Predators’ balanced attack overpowered the Ducks, who managed two goals in the contest.
Attendance at the Anaheim venue reached 17,174 fans for the evening matchup.
Period-by-Period Breakdown
The Ducks struck first in the opening period when Cutter Gauthier scored his 16th goal of the season with a wrist shot, assisted by Mikael Granlund. Nashville responded quickly to tie the game at 1-1. Jayden Struble scored his third goal of the year with a snap shot, receiving an assist from Wright.
The score remained tied heading into the intermission, with Nashville leading 1-0 in the first period and Anaheim holding the lead 1-0 in the second period’s initial minutes before the tie was established.
In the second period, Nashville took control as Nils Hoglander scored his fourth goal of the season with a between-the-legs finish. Struble and Wright provided the assists for that tally, giving the Predators a 2-1 advantage. The third period saw Nashville extend their lead to 3-1 when Wright scored his fourth goal of the season with a backhand, assisted by Hoglander and Roman Josi.
