Murray has been reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, per the NHL media site.
In addition to Murray's demotion, the Predators have activated Justus Annunen (undisclosed) off injured reserve. While the 28-year-old Murray performed well in his only appearances for Nashville this year, stopping 18 of 20 shots in an overtime loss to Ottawa, the Alberta native will be hard-pressed to take over as the No. 2 option for the Predators, barring another injury.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Makes 18 saves in shootout loss
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Murray stopped 18 of 20 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Senators.
Murray helped protect a 2-0 first-period lead before conceding a power-play goal to Tim Stutzle in the second. He remained steady for much of the third period, but Drake Batherson tied the contest with 1:23 remaining in regulation, and the Senators would eventually win the game in the shootout. Despite the loss, he delivered a respectable performance. He should remain Nashville's No. 2 goaltender until Justus Annunen (undisclosed) is ready to return, and when that happens, Murray will likely head back to AHL Milwaukee. Given his role, Murray shouldn't carry a ton of fantasy appeal outside of specific matchup-based scenarios.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Getting start Saturday
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Murray will protect the road goal versus the Senators on Saturday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Murray will make his NHL season debut, giving Juuse Saros a night off after four straight starts. Justus Annunen (undisclosed) still isn't ready to return, but when he is, Murray will likely head back to AHL Milwaukee. The Senators have scored 14 goals over four games this season.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Summoned from AHL
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Murray was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.
Murray posted a 22-22-2 record with a 2.83 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 47 AHL regular-season games for Nashville's top minor-league affiliate in 2025-26. Justus Annunen didn't participate in Friday's practice and might not be available for Saturday's home matchup against Dallas.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Put on waivers
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Murray was put on waivers by Nashville on Thursday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Murray had a 2.83 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 47 regular-season appearances with AHL Milwaukee in 2025-26. Murray might get a chance to play for the Predators at some point during the upcoming campaign if Juuse Saros or Justus Annunen ever have to spend time on the shelf.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Earns shutout for Admirals
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Murray posted a 16-save shutout in AHL Milwaukee's 7-0 win over Manitoba on Wednesday.
Murray ended a three-game skid with this shutout, which was his fourth of the season. He's managed a 20-20-2 record with a 2.81 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 43 appearances, a far cry from his 2.07 GAA and .932 save percentage in the 2024-25 regular season. Murray will likely remain in the AHL unless the Predators are without one of their regular goalies.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Dropped to AHL
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Murray was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday, according to Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey.
Due to the absence of Juuse Saros (upper body), Murray has been the backup goalie behind Justus Annunen for the last two games. However, Saros could return to the lineup in Sunday's road matchup against Chicago. Murray has gone 17-17-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .908 save percentage across 37 AHL appearances this season.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Up from AHL
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Murray was called up by Nashville on Thursday, per Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey.
Murray has a 2.72 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 37 outings with AHL Milwaukee in 2025-26. He hasn't played in the NHL yet this campaign. It remains to be seen why Murray was called up. Juuse Saros and Justus Annunen are both currently listed as being healthy, but if either of them is dealing with something, then Murray would presumably serve as the backup goaltender for Thursday's game against Seattle.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Earns shutout for Milwaukee
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Murray posted a 32-save shutout in AHL Milwaukee's 4-0 win over Manitoba on Wednesday.
Murray collected his third shutout of the season and the 12th of his AHL career. The strong performance improved his record to 17-17-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 37 appearances. Murray has won his last three outings and remains next in line if the Predators need goaltending depth in the NHL.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Called up by Nashville
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Murray was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.
The Predators have resumed practicing during the final week of the Olympic break, and Murray's recall will allow him to serve as the team's goaltender during practice until Juuse Saros returns from the Olympics. However, Murray will presumably head back to the Admirals ahead of Nashville's game against Chicago on Feb. 26. Over 29 appearances with Milwaukee this year, Murray has gone 12-14-2 with a 2.86 GAA and .904 save percentage.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Secures second shutout of season
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Murray posted a 29-save shutout in AHL Milwaukee's 3-0 win over Iowa on Wednesday.
Murray has two shutouts this season, which he's opened by going 9-1-2 in 12 games. He's added a 1.98 GAA and a .936 save percentage. The Predators don't currently have a need for Murray at the NHL level, but he'll get the call if Juuse Saros or Justus Annunen get hurt.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Collects 10th AHL shutout
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Murray posted a 24-save shutout in AHL Milwaukee's 2-0 win over Rockford on Saturday.
Murray has his first shutout of the year and the 10th of his AHL career. He's been spectacular for the Admirals with a 5-0-2 record, a 1.96 GAA and a .931 save percentage over seven outings this season. He'll be the next man up in Nashville should anything cause an absence for Juuse Saros or Justus Annunen.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Placed on waivers Monday
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Murray was placed on waivers by the Predators on Monday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.
Murray signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Predators in April, but he'll be left off the team's Opening Night roster ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. He's made just four regular-season appearances in the NHL and will likely spend most, or all, of this year with AHL Milwaukee.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Filling in at practice
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Murray was recalled as a practice player by the Predators on Tuesday, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports.
Murray will be on the roster temporarily while Juuse Saros makes his way back from the 4 Nations Face-Off. In his 27 appearances for AHL Milwaukee this year, the 27-year-old Murray is 17-7-3 with a .930 save percentage and a 2.19 GAA. Murray will head back to the minors once Saros rejoins the team.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Returns to AHL
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Murray was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.
Juuse Saros (illness) is good to start Saturday in Pittsburgh, so Murray's presence on the roster is no longer needed. Justus Annunen will serve as Saros' understudy. The 26-year-old Murray has a 2.31 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 23 minor-league outings in 2024-25.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Promoted for backup duties
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Murray was promoted from AHL Milwaukee on Friday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Murray will fill the backup role behind Justus Annunen on Friday versus the Sabres, as Juuse Saros (illness) is unavailable. Once Saros is feeling well enough to play, Murray will likely return to Milwaukee.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Reassigned to AHL
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Murray was returned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.
The Predators required a back up for Scott Wedgewood on Wednesday as Juuse Saros was unable to dress due to a lower-body injury. The Predators play Saturday in Detroit and if Saros is still unable to play, look for Murray to be recalled once again.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Recalled by Nashville
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Murray was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Murray was sent to the AHL in late September, but he'll rejoin the Predators ahead of Opening Night against Dallas on Thursday. However, it seems unlikely that he'll see much, if any, time in net for the NHL club early in the season.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Waived Sunday
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Murray was waived Sunday for assignment to AHL Milwaukee, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Murray was a longshot to make the Preds' opening-night roster behind Juuse Saros and Scott Wedgewood. The 26-year-old netminder figures to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Milwaukee as an insurance option in goal.
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Predators' Matt Murray: Signs with Nashville
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Murray signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Predators on Monday.
Murray is buried on the goalie depth chart in Nashville and should spend the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Milwaukee, barring any injuries. He posted a lackluster 3.02 GAA and .896 save percentage in 31 games with AHL Texas last season. The 26-year-old has made four career NHL appearances.
