The Florida Panthers are set to face the Nashville Predators in a crucial matchup today at 8 p.m. ET. This game takes place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and marks a significant event in the NHL season for both teams. The Panthers head into this game with a record of 11 wins, 9 losses, and 1 overtime loss (11-9-1), while the Predators struggle with a record of 6 wins, 11 losses, and 4 overtime losses (6-11-4).
Recent Performance of the Teams
The Panthers are coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss against the Edmonton Oilers. They started poorly, finding themselves down 4-1 early in the second period. In that game, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was replaced by Daniil Tarasov, who managed to stop all 12 shots he faced in relief. Despite goals from Anton Lundell, Mackie Samoskevich, and Sam Reinhart, the Panthers weren’t able to tie the game, ending their five-game homestand with a 3-2 record.
Meanwhile, the Predators have had a rough stretch. Since late October, when they won consecutive games, they have slumped to a record of 2-8-2. Following their recent stint in Sweden, where they split the Global Series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nashville returned home but fell 3-0 to the Colorado Avalanche. Their goalie Juuse Saros performed well, stopping 23 of 24 shots, yet the team has struggled offensively, going scoreless in their last two outings.
Key Players to Watch
For the Panthers, forward Filip Forsberg has been a standout, leading Nashville in goals with 8 and total points with 15. The matchup pits two goaltenders in differing states; Florida projects Tarasov (1-3-1, .910 save percentage, 2.34 goals against average) while Nashville will start Saros (6-8-3, .896 save percentage, 2.85 goals against average).
Game Information
- Date: Tonight
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: Scripps, FDSNNO
- Radio: 560 WQAM (D/B), Thunder 100.3 (Keys)
Season Series and Future Meetings
This contest marks the first meeting of the season between the Panthers and the Predators. The teams will face off again on December 4, 2025. In their last meeting, the Panthers secured a 4-1 victory on February 25, 2025.
As both teams look to improve their standings, today’s match promises to be a significant milestone in the ongoing NHL season.
