Key Highlights
- The Nashville Predators conclude their five-game homestand against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 28.
- Nashville’s back-to-back set over the weekend saw them win a shootout against Los Angeles before losing to Dallas by a 3-2 count.
- Predators Captain Roman Josi is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while Fedor Svechkov and Nick Blankenburg were scratched on Sunday.
- Steven Stamkos won two Stanley Cups with the Lightning and holds several franchise records.
Nashville Predators Wrap Up Homestand Against Tampa Bay Lightning
The Nashville Predators conclude their five-game homestand tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. This evening’s contest is part of a staggered start time with all 32 NHL clubs in action, kicking off at 6:45 p.m. Central Time.
Predators’ Performance and Lineup
Nashville entered the game following their back-to-back set over the weekend that saw them beat Los Angeles on Saturday in a shootout before falling to Dallas by a 3-2 count on Sunday evening. The Predators will look to finish with one more victory at home.
Head Coach Andrew Brunette expressed satisfaction with his team’s overall performance through the first ten games of the season, noting their positive energy and teamwork despite some lapses in consistency:
“I like the vibe, I like the feeling with the group. They’ve been really positive… they’re trying to hold each other accountable.
They all want it, but we need to clean up a few little stretches.”
Fedor Svechkov and Nick Blankenburg were scratched for Nashville on Sunday. Preds Captain Roman Josi remains week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Lightning’s Recent Performance
The Tampa Bay Lightning won both of their games over the weekend, including a 2-1 victory in overtime against Vegas on Sunday. Jake Guentzel leads the team with 10 points, followed by Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman.
Historical Context
The Predators are 19-18-(2)-7 all-time against the Lightning, including an 11-8-(0)-5 mark at home. Nashville is 2-5-3 in their last ten meetings overall but 2-1-2 in their last five meetings at Bridgestone Arena.
Key Players and Milestones
Steven Stamkos, drafted first overall by Tampa Bay in the 2008 NHL Draft, holds several franchise records. He won two Stanley Cups (2020-21) and two Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophies (2009-10, 2011-12). Stamkos is also the Lightning franchise leader in games played (1,082), goals (555), and points (1,137).
Nick Perbix, drafted by Tampa Bay in 2017, has recorded 63 points in 220 games for the Lightning. Jonathan Marchessault played two seasons with the Lightning from 2014-16 and currently has 15 points (8g-7a) in 18 career games against Tampa Bay.
Filip Forsberg has posted 18 points (8g-10a) in 24 games against the Lightning, including a six-game point streak from February 26, 2022, to December 7, 2023.
Coverage and Fan Engagement
Coverage for tonight’s contest begins at 6:30 p.m. CT with the Predators LIVE! pregame show on FanDuel Sports Network South. Play-by-play announcer Willy Daunic, analyst Chris Mason, and rinkside reporter Kara Hammer will have the call on television. Pete Weber and Jay More will call the game on 102.5 The Game and the Predators Radio Network.
The game will also be broadcast in Spanish on El Jefe, airing on 96.7 FM, 105.3 FM, and 810 AM.
