Ryan O'Reilly Shares Frustrations After Predators' Loss to Flyers
Ryan O'Reilly expressed his disappointment following the Nashville Predators' 3-1 defeat against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Despite scoring the first goal, the Predators failed to maintain momentum as Philadelphia responded with three consecutive goals. Nashville managed only four shots in the third period, reflecting a significant offensive struggle.
O'Reilly Reflects on Team Performance
"It's nice to have the puck in the offensive zone, but when you don't win games, it's disappointing," O'Reilly said. He acknowledged the effort but emphasized results matter more:
“It's better than defending the whole time... I don't know what to say. I'm supportive of myself and supportive of the group. There are good things, but we've got to win games.”
Self-Criticism from O'Reilly
O'Reilly was harsh on his own play, admitting struggles with his passing and decision-making. Despite being one of the Predators' bright spots with 10 points in 16 games, he questioned his overall NHL career success:
“I know for myself, (I'm) the No. 1 center and I'm turning over the puck. I can't make a 60-foot pass to save my life. You'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 answer, that's for sure.”
Team's Current Struggles
After a strong start to the season with a 2-0-1 record, Nashville has since slumped to a 3-7-3 record over the last 13 games and is currently on a three-game losing streak.
Author's summary: Ryan O'Reilly openly criticizes both his personal play and the Nashville Predators' ongoing challenges as the team endures a difficult losing streak despite early-season promise.