The Saturday NHL slate features the Nashville Predators (15-22-7) hosting the Minnesota Wild (27-14-4) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Predators are 14th and the Wild fourth in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Wild: Jan. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.45 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 19.84% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.08% | 4th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 10th |
| Shots | 28 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 19.47% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.91% | 30th |
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Predators vs. Wild Top Players
Predators
- Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville's top contributors this season with 38 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.7%.
- Jonathan Marchessault has 33 points (14 goals, 19 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Nashville's scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi's 33 points. He's contributed 22 assists.
- As Nashville's top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 10 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 91 goals with 846 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's 50 points make him an important offensive option for Minnesota. He has 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games.
- Marco Rossi has collected 39 points this season, with 17 goals and 22 assists.
- Matthew Boldy has posted 17 goals on the season, adding 22 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson is 18-9-3 this season, collecting 833 saves and allowing 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .914 save percentage (12th in the league).
Predators vs. Wild Injury Report
Predators
Cole Smith: Out (Lower Body),
Luke Evangelista: Out (Lower Body),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed),
Jeremy Lauzon: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Wilsby: Questionable (Upper Body)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Jared Spurgeon: Out (Lower Body),
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Marcus Johansson: Out (Upper Body),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/21/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/23/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Sharks | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/15/2025 | Oilers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Flames | - | Home |