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Predators game day
Predators vs.
Panthers
Nashville hosts Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, January 1, 2027
Home matchupNSHVSFLA
NSHVSFLA2:00 PM ET
Bridgestone Arena
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WhenFri, Jan 1 · 2:00 PM ET
WhereBridgestone Arena
OpponentFlorida Panthers
Florida PanthersContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Nashville hosts Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: at Carolina Hurricanes on January 2.
The question to watch
How do the Predators match up with Panthers at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Florida Panthers
Nashville hosts Florida Panthers. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| FLA | NSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.86 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.0 | 29.2 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 75.9 | 84.2 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 7 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.71 | 2.67 |
Leaders
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 3
- NSH · AssistsRoman Josi · 5
- NSH · PointsSteven Stamkos · 7
- FLA · GoalsSam Reinhart · 4
- FLA · AssistsMatthew Tkachuk · 7
- FLA · PointsMatthew Tkachuk · 10
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