Forward Steven Stamkos, who signed a four-year deal with Nashville in the offseason, is currently in the longest point-less streak of his career — he has gone nine games without a point for the first time in his 17-year career.

Florida wasted no time opening the scoring. On the power play, a severe defensive breakdown by the Predators left Sam Reinhart and Bennett alone in front of the Predators’ Juuse Saros (21 saves); Reinhart dropped the puck for Bennett to easily bury 1:23 into the contest.

The Nashville Predators (20-30-7) lost their captain, Roman Josi, to an upper-body injury as they fell 4-1 to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers (35-21-3) Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

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The Nashville Predators host the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Follow for live updates.

Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz ... The Predators take on the Florida Panthers on Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network).

Keep an eye on Sam Reinhart and Filip Forsberg in particular on Tuesday, when the Florida Panthers play the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8:00 PM ET. Buy tickets for this game at StubHub!