O’Reilly Takes Responsibility After Predators’ Latest Defeat
Nashville Predators veteran Ryan O’Reilly harshly criticized his own performance following the team’s 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Despite scoring Nashville’s only goal, O’Reilly expressed frustration with his play.
“1 centre, turn the puck over everywhere, can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life. We’re not going to have much success if I’m playing pathetic like that. I’ve had one good year in my career. I don’t have an answer, that’s for sure.”
The 34-year-old forward’s self-evaluation came despite an impressive career tally of 309 goals, 834 points over 1,168 games, and a Stanley Cup win in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues. This season, he has recorded six goals and ten points in 16 games.
Call for Leadership Amid Struggles
O’Reilly acknowledged that last season’s disappointing finish—third-last in the Western Conference—put pressure on the team after significant roster additions. Speaking after Thursday’s game, he urged himself and other veterans to improve their leadership and help reverse the team’s fortunes.
“The last few games, I’ve been making mistakes left and right. You can’t expect to win like that. There’s frustration everywhere. Guys are working, a lot of guys are working. It falls on leadership and we have to be the ones to get over it.”
Recent Team Challenges
The Predators have struggled with unusual setbacks, such as a controversial overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, where Minnesota scored after the net was dislodged.
Following the recent defeat, Nashville’s record fell to 5-7-4, highlighting the difficulties the team faces early in the season.
Author’s summary: Ryan O’Reilly took full responsibility for both his and the team’s recent struggles, emphasizing leadership and improvement as crucial to reversing the Nashville Predators’ difficult start this season.
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