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Predators game day
Predators vs.
Lightning
Nashville hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Home matchupNSHVSTB
NSHVSTB2:00 PM ET
Bridgestone Arena
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WhenSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM ET
WhereBridgestone Arena
OpponentTampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay LightningContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Nashville hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · The Spot - MTN. Next up: vs. Carolina Hurricanes on November 3.
The question to watch
How do the Predators match up with Lightning at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Tampa Bay Lightning
Nashville hosts Tampa Bay Lightning. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on ESPN+ · The Spot - MTN.
WatchESPN+ · The Spot - MTN
Season so far
| TB | NSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.67 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 23.8 | 29.2 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.0 | 84.2 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.83 | 2.67 |
Leaders
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 3
- NSH · AssistsRoman Josi · 5
- NSH · PointsSteven Stamkos · 7
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
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