Was Predators' O'Reilly Too Hard on Himself?
The Nashville Predators have struggled recently, losing 10 of their last 13 games, including a 3-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Center Ryan O'Reilly expressed strong frustration with his own play after the game. He told reporters at Bridgestone Arena:
“I can’t make a six-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.”
Despite O'Reilly's harsh self-criticism, his performance in the game was more positive than he suggested. He scored the Predators' only goal, opening the scoring with a fortunate bounce.
- He recorded no giveaways during the game, contrary to his claim of turning the puck over multiple times.
- He had four shots on goal, one block, and one takeaway.
- O'Reilly also won 56.3% of his faceoffs.
While clearly disappointed by the team's results, O'Reilly's statistics suggest he contributed meaningfully despite his own critical view.
Author’s summary: Ryan O'Reilly's self-reproach after a tough losing streak contrasts with his solid individual stats, showing his frustration may overshadow his actual impact on the ice.