I Can't Make A Six-Foot Pass To Save My Life: Was Predators' O'Reilly Too Harsh On Himself?
The Nashville Predators have struggled recently, suffering their 10th loss in 13 games with a 3-1 defeat against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. This difficult stretch has left the team's members frustrated, especially center Ryan O'Reilly.
After the game at Bridgestone Arena, O'Reilly openly criticized his own performance, expressing significant dissatisfaction with his play.
"1 center, and just turning the puck over everywhere. 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-assessment, the stats tell a somewhat different story. He scored the Predators’ only goal in the game, opening the scoring with a fortunate bounce. According to NHL.com’s box score, he did not commit any giveaways, contrary to his claims of frequent turnovers.
- Scored the only goal for Nashville
- Recorded four shots on goal
- Made one block and one takeaway
- Achieved a 56.3% faceoff win rate
O'Reilly's frustrations reflect his high personal standards during a challenging stretch for the team, even if his numbers suggest a more balanced contribution.
Summary: Ryan O'Reilly’s self-criticism following a tough losing streak may be harsher than his actual on-ice performance indicates, highlighting his commitment amid team struggles.