Nashville Defenseman Roman Josi Scores 800th Career Point

Milestone assist against Anaheim

Josi reached the 800-point mark during Nashville’s Wednesday matchup with the Ducks. He sent a shot from deep in the zone, and Nils Höglander redirected it toward the net.

Anaheim goaltender Laurent Brossoit stopped Höglander’s attempt, but Wright put the rebound away. The goal was Wright’s first in a Predators uniform and gave Nashville a 3-1 advantage. Josi became the 21st defenseman in NHL history to record 800 points with the assist.

Josi’s standing in Nashville

The captain has appeared in 1,048 games for the Predators and holds the franchise record for points. In his 16th season, he is second on the team with 21 points, recorded through two goals and 19 assists.

Josi also leads all Swiss-born players in NHL career points. Former Nashville forward Kevin Fiala is second among Swiss-born players with 528; Josi passed Mark Streit in 2021 to claim the league record.

A decorated career

Nashville selected Josi 38th overall in 2008, trading up to choose the defenseman from Switzerland’s SC Bern. He made his NHL debut in 2011 and became known as one of the league’s top offensive defensemen.

Before the 2017-18 season, Josi became the franchise’s seventh captain, taking over from Mike Fisher. That season, he led Nashville to its first Presidents’ Trophy and the Stanley Cup Finals.

In 2020, Josi won the Norris Trophy after putting up 65 points in 69 games, becoming the first Predator to earn the award and the first Swiss-born player to win a major NHL honor. He made the NHL First All-Star Team in 2020, 2022 and 2024.