Franchise goals leader – Filip Forsberg (310+ goals)
The Predators' all-time goal king — and the one who turned a D-first team into a real scoring threat.
Filip Forsberg took down the mark David Legwand had held to become the franchise's all-time scoring leader, and he did it the surgical way — one cold, precise finish after another across a full career in black and gold. In the club's first quarter-century, nobody has found the back of the net more, and no one mattered more to flipping a defense-first outfit into a team that actually thrives on the offensive end.
- Player
- Filip Forsberg
- Team
- Nashville Predators
- Position
- Left Wing / Right Wing
- Record
- Franchise goals leader
Lore & Background
From his first full season in 2014–15, Forsberg displayed a natural scoring touch, combining speed, a powerful shot, and hockey IQ. He quickly became the offensive cornerstone of a team traditionally built on defense and goaltending. By the late 2010s, he was regularly topping 25 goals per season, and his clutch performances in the playoffs—including a memorable hat trick in Game 6 of the 2017 Western Conference Final—made him a fan favorite. Forsberg's rise to the franchise goals record was a gradual but relentless climb. His signing of a long-term contract extension in 2022 ensured that his name would remain atop the leaderboard for years to come. Beyond the numbers, Forsberg's style—a blend of skill and grit—embodies the Predators' identity, and his record stands as a testament to his durability and consistency in a league where scoring is increasingly difficult. He didn't just break a record; he shattered the notion that Nashville couldn't produce a pure goal-scorer.
In Their Own Story
The puck drops from a faceoff in the offensive zone. Forsberg, positioned on the half-wall, takes a pass and glides toward the slot. The defender closes, but Forsberg shifts his weight, dragging the puck to his forehand. In one motion, he releases a wrist shot that beats the goaltender high glove side. The red light flashes, and the crowd erupts. Forsberg skates to center ice, helmet off, a grin breaking through the sweat. The arena buzzes with the weight of history, a moment that belongs to him and the city that has watched him grow into a legend. For a franchise that once prided itself on shot-blocking and stingy defense, that single flash of the lamp signaled a new era.
Reader's Guide
Filip Forsberg became the Nashville Predators' all-time goals leader during the 2021–22 NHL season. The achievement was significant not only for its numerical value but for what it represented: a shift from the Predators' reputation as a defense-first organization to one capable of producing elite offensive talent.
Did You Know?
- Forsberg was selected 11th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft before being traded to Nashville.
- He is the only Predator to score 40 goals in a single season (achieved in 2021–22).
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