Predators rally behind Stamkos' hat-trick to edge Senators

Steven Stamkos scored with 1:13 minutes remaining to break a deadlock and complete his second hat-trick of the season, as the hosts Nashville Predators rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Thursday night.

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The Predators celebrated captain Roman Josi’s 1,000th career game. Stamkos’ 16th hat-trick of his career gives him a team-high 24 goals. Jonathan Marchessault lit the lamp for the first time since Dec 13, and Cole Smith capped the comeback with an empty-netter in the final minute.

Ryan O'Reilly assisted on the final three goals of the game. Luke Evangelista helped on two others and Josi had an assist as well in his milestone game.

Juuse Saros made 23 saves for his third win in four starts.