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Predators Recall Vitali Pinchuk From Milwaukee, Reassign Matt Murray

Nashville called up the 24-year-old centre from the AHL's Admirals on Sunday and sent goaltender Matt Murray down in a paired move.

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The Nashville Predators have recalled forward Vitali Pinchuk from Milwaukee of the AHL. General manager Chris MacFarland announced the move Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. The club also reassigned goaltender Matt Murray to Milwaukee.

Pinchuk is 24 and stands 6-foot-3, 203 pounds. He played 65 games for Dinamo Minsk of the KHL in 2025-26 and finished third in the league in goals with 31. His 66 points tied for sixth. He was one of 10 KHL skaters to score at a point-per-game rate.

In his fourth full season in the KHL, Pinchuk set career highs in goals, assists (35) and points.

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