Predators’ Ryan O’Reilly: ‘I can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life’

Predators’ Ryan O’Reilly Criticizes His Performance After Loss to Flyers

Ryan O’Reilly, a 17-year NHL veteran, has recorded six goals and 10 points in 16 games with the Nashville Predators during the 2025-26 season. Following the Predators' 3-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, O’Reilly openly expressed his frustration with both himself and the team’s recent struggles.

O’Reilly’s Candid Remarks Post-Game

“I can’t make a 6-foot pass to save my life… I’ve had one good year in my career.”

Speaking with reporters, O’Reilly said, “We had a chance to take full control of the game and we didn’t, we let them back in and they pushed back.” He admitted to numerous turnovers, saying, “For myself, (a) number-one center, I turned the puck over everywhere. (I) 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.”

Search for Answers Amid Struggles

O’Reilly expressed uncertainty about how to improve, stating, “I don’t know the answer. I’ve had one good year in my career … I don’t have any answers, that’s for sure.” Despite his visible frustration, he stressed the simplicity of the team's goal: “I just want to win games, it’s as simple as that.”

On Offensive Zone Performance

When asked if the team was satisfied with how their offensive game had developed, O’Reilly responded, “It’s nice having the puck in the offensive zone, but when you don’t win games, it’s disappointing.”

At 34 years old, O’Reilly showed a deep commitment to turning things around despite recent setbacks.

Author's summary: Ryan O’Reilly openly admits his struggles and turnover issues amid the Predators' rough patch, emphasizing a strong desire to win despite ongoing frustrations.

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