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How the Predators play under each ref or ref crew

Every Predators game grouped by individual official, or by the same four officials on the ice. Over this sample the Predators are 409-372 (52.4%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-10-12 – 2026-04-16)

Predators record: 409-372 (52.4%)

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Predators games with Kevin Pollock, opponents draw 1.5 more minor penalties per game than the Predators (30-game sample).

    30 games in sample

    Kevin Pollock profile →

  • Scoring pattern

    Pattern

    In the Predators games with Frederick L'Ecuyer, contests average 5.5 combined goals (-0.8 vs league), 22.9% finish under the 6.3-goal benchmark across 48 games.

    48 games in sample

    Frederick L'Ecuyer profile →

Justin Kea

13 games with the Predators · ~9-4

Win rate

69.2%

Team baseline 52.4%

+16.8 pts vs team
Totals

5.4 avg

15.4% over 6.3

-0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kyle Rehman

45 games with the Predators · ~31-14

Win rate

68.9%

Team baseline 52.4%

+16.5 pts vs team
Totals

5.4 avg

24.4% over 6.3

-0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jordan Samuels-Thomas

14 games with the Predators · ~9-5

Win rate

64.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+11.9 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

35.7% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Steve Kozari

35 games with the Predators · ~22-13

Win rate

62.9%

Team baseline 52.4%

+10.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

31.4% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Brandon Blandina

21 games with the Predators · ~13-8

Win rate

61.9%

Team baseline 52.4%

+9.5 pts vs team
Totals

5.7 avg

38.1% over 6.3

-0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jake Brenk

47 games with the Predators · ~29-18

Win rate

61.7%

Team baseline 52.4%

+9.3 pts vs team
Totals

5.6 avg

29.8% over 6.3

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Brad Watson

13 games with the Predators · ~8-5

Win rate

61.5%

Team baseline 52.4%

+9.1 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

23.1% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jon McIsaac

44 games with the Predators · ~27-17

Win rate

61.4%

Team baseline 52.4%

+9.0 pts vs team
Totals

5.6 avg

27.3% over 6.3

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.6

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Graham Skilliter

41 games with the Predators · ~25-16

Win rate

61.0%

Team baseline 52.4%

+8.6 pts vs team
Totals

6.4 avg

31.7% over 6.3

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dan O'Rourke

47 games with the Predators · ~28-19

Win rate

59.6%

Team baseline 52.4%

+7.2 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

34.0% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jean Hebert

42 games with the Predators · ~25-17

Win rate

59.5%

Team baseline 52.4%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

54.8% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Garrett Rank

43 games with the Predators · ~25-18

Win rate

58.1%

Team baseline 52.4%

+5.7 pts vs team
Totals

5.6 avg

32.6% over 6.3

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dean Morton

19 games with the Predators · ~11-8

Win rate

57.9%

Team baseline 52.4%

+5.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.6 avg

47.4% over 6.3

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Chris Lee

40 games with the Predators · ~23-17

Win rate

57.5%

Team baseline 52.4%

+5.1 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

27.5% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brian Pochmara

44 games with the Predators · ~25-19

Win rate

56.8%

Team baseline 52.4%

+4.4 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

25.0% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kendrick Nicholson

37 games with the Predators · ~21-16

Win rate

56.8%

Team baseline 52.4%

+4.4 pts vs team
Totals

5.9 avg

32.4% over 6.3

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Thomas John Luxmore

55 games with the Predators · ~31-24

Win rate

56.4%

Team baseline 52.4%

+4.0 pts vs team
Totals

6.1 avg

40.0% over 6.3

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Marc Joannette

16 games with the Predators · ~9-7

Win rate

56.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+3.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.1 avg

31.3% over 6.3

-1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Carter Sandlak

16 games with the Predators · ~9-7

Win rate

56.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+3.9 pts vs team
Totals

7.1 avg

43.8% over 6.3

+0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Eric Furlatt

38 games with the Predators · ~21-17

Win rate

55.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+2.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

36.8% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brandon Schrader

22 games with the Predators · ~12-10

Win rate

54.5%

Team baseline 52.4%

+2.1 pts vs team
Totals

7.1 avg

45.5% over 6.3

+0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Chris Rooney

35 games with the Predators · ~19-16

Win rate

54.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+1.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.7 avg

42.9% over 6.3

-0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Justin St. Pierre

35 games with the Predators · ~19-16

Win rate

54.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+1.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.7 avg

28.6% over 6.3

-0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Francois St-Laurent

45 games with the Predators · ~24-21

Win rate

53.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+0.9 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

35.6% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kevin Pollock

30 games with the Predators · ~16-14

Win rate

53.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

+0.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

33.3% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Wes McCauley

57 games with the Predators · ~30-27

Win rate

52.6%

Team baseline 52.4%

+0.2 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

40.4% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Kelly Sutherland

45 games with the Predators · ~23-22

Win rate

51.1%

Team baseline 52.4%

-1.3 pts vs team
Totals

5.7 avg

31.1% over 6.3

-0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Frederick L'Ecuyer

48 games with the Predators · ~24-24

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 52.4%

-2.4 pts vs team
Totals

5.5 avg

22.9% over 6.3

-0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tom Chmielewski

42 games with the Predators · ~21-21

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 52.4%

-2.4 pts vs team
Totals

5.6 avg

33.3% over 6.3

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Furman South

38 games with the Predators · ~19-19

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 52.4%

-2.4 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

44.7% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Trevor Hanson

46 games with the Predators · ~22-24

Win rate

47.8%

Team baseline 52.4%

-4.6 pts vs team
Totals

5.9 avg

21.7% over 6.3

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Gord Dwyer

59 games with the Predators · ~28-31

Win rate

47.5%

Team baseline 52.4%

-4.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

33.9% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tim Peel

19 games with the Predators · ~9-10

Win rate

47.4%

Team baseline 52.4%

-5.0 pts vs team
Totals

5.9 avg

42.1% over 6.3

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ghislain Hebert

36 games with the Predators · ~16-20

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 52.4%

-8.0 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

36.1% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Peter MacDougall

27 games with the Predators · ~12-15

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 52.4%

-8.0 pts vs team
Totals

6.5 avg

51.9% over 6.3

+0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.1

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Chris Schlenker

32 games with the Predators · ~14-18

Win rate

43.8%

Team baseline 52.4%

-8.6 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

37.5% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Francis Charron

35 games with the Predators · ~15-20

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 52.4%

-9.5 pts vs team
Totals

5.6 avg

37.1% over 6.3

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Michael Markovic

17 games with the Predators · ~7-10

Win rate

41.2%

Team baseline 52.4%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

35.3% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Brad Meier

22 games with the Predators · ~9-13

Win rate

40.9%

Team baseline 52.4%

-11.5 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

45.5% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Pierre Lambert

37 games with the Predators · ~15-22

Win rate

40.5%

Team baseline 52.4%

-11.9 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

40.5% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ian Walsh

25 games with the Predators · ~10-15

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 52.4%

-12.4 pts vs team
Totals

6.4 avg

36.0% over 6.3

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Corey Syvret

23 games with the Predators · ~9-14

Win rate

39.1%

Team baseline 52.4%

-13.3 pts vs team
Totals

6.4 avg

43.5% over 6.3

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Mitch Dunning

22 games with the Predators · ~8-14

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 52.4%

-16.0 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

40.9% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.6

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Beau Halkidis

11 games with the Predators · ~4-7

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 52.4%

-16.0 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

36.4% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dan O'Halloran

19 games with the Predators · ~6-13

Win rate

31.6%

Team baseline 52.4%

-20.8 pts vs team
Totals

5.6 avg

47.4% over 6.3

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

NSH tendency

Cody Beach

11 games with the Predators · ~3-8

Win rate

27.3%

Team baseline 52.4%

-25.1 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

36.4% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Morgan MacPhee

8 games with the Predators · ~1-7

Win rate

12.5%

Team baseline 52.4%

-39.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.5 avg

50.0% over 6.3

-0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Predators's opponents when positive

Balanced

Late-game proxy

How Nashville Predators compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Overtime / shootout games

Games that required extra time; the clearest late-game pressure proxy in our logs. Includes OT and SO scoring.

168 of 781 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricOvertime / shootout gamesFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined goals65.9+0.1
Avg PIM17.219-1.8
Over rate47.0%42.1%+4.9 pts

Over benchmark: 6.3 combined goals · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 781 total games in sample

One-goal or OT games

Regulation one-goal games plus any overtime, competitive games where third-period whistles matter most.

329 of 781 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricOne-goal or OT gamesFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined goals5.65.9-0.3
Avg PIM17.519-1.5
Over rate39.2%42.1%-2.9 pts

Over benchmark: 6.3 combined goals · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 781 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Predators games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same four officials worked together on the Predators games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Predators went 409-372 (52.4%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: PIM differential. A positive number means opponents are penalized more often than the Predators.

League-wide ref profiles

Garrett Rank35.8% over 6.3Kendrick Nicholson38.4% over 6.3Trevor Hanson34.7% over 6.3Wes McCauley37.3% over 6.3Graham Skilliter35.6% over 6.3Thomas John Luxmore32.5% over 6.3Kyle Rehman36.7% over 6.3Frederick L'Ecuyer34.4% over 6.3Kelly Sutherland35.4% over 6.3Jon McIsaac37.2% over 6.3Gord Dwyer37.7% over 6.3Tom Chmielewski36.6% over 6.3