“I’m playing pathetic”: Ryan O’Reilly slams his own play after Predators’ 3-1 loss to Flyers

Ryan O’Reilly didn’t hold back after the Nashville Predators fell 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. The veteran center, who scored Nashville’s only goal of the game, directed his frustration at himself, admitting that his mistakes cost the team at key moments.The loss dropped the Predators to 5-7-4, and O’Reilly made it clear he wasn’t satisfied with his play. “For myself, No. 1 centre, turn the puck over everywhere, can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life,” he said after the game. “We’re not going to have much success if I’m playing pathetic like that.” His blunt honesty reflected the mindset of a player who expects more from himself and his teammates.

Ryan O’Reilly calls for stronger leadership after Predators’ loss to Flyers

O’Reilly’s postgame comments reflected the growing frustration inside the Predators’ locker room after another disappointing night.

Despite his harsh words, the 34-year-old has been one of Nashville’s most consistent performers this season, with six goals and ten points in 16 games. Still, the veteran forward believes the team’s leaders must take responsibility and help turn things around. “It falls on leadership, and we have to be the ones to get over it,” he said.

Thursday’s defeat followed a tough overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild earlier in the week, where a disputed goal added to the team’s frustration.

Against the Flyers, goaltender Dan Vladar played well, stopping 23 of 24 shots after O’Reilly’s first-period goal, but the Predators couldn’t build on the early lead. Missed chances and defensive lapses again made the difference.A Stanley Cup champion with the St. Louis Blues in 2019, O’Reilly knows what it takes to win and isn’t shying away from accountability. With 309 career goals and over 1,100 NHL games, his leadership carries weight inside the locker room.

“It’s nice having the puck in the offensive zone, but if you don’t win games, it’s disappointing,” he said.As Nashville prepares to face the 7-4-3 Dallas Stars on Saturday, O’Reilly’s words have set the tone for what must come next. If the Predators can channel his frustration into focus, there’s still time to steady their season and climb back into the playoff mix.More coverage on NHL:Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle drops ‘Oilers Collection 03’—A racing-inspired fashion release by Sports Club Atelier"Not going to comment on it": Alex Ovechkin reacts as 900th goal turns controversial after Jordan Binnington caught hiding puck“Leon and Connor were two of our better players”: Kris Knoblauch reacts as Edmonton Oilers fall short in shootout loss to Dallas Stars“But ever since that Jeffrey Dahmer show”: Maple Leafs’ William Nylander jokes while trying sunglasses in new YouTube vlog