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NHL action on Saturday includes the Tampa Bay Lightning (8-3-1) visiting the Nashville Predators (4-4-5) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are sixth in the Eastern Conference (17 points), and the Predators are 10th in the Western Conference (13 points).
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Lightning vs. Predators: Oct. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.67 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 17th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 16.28% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.13% | 16th |
Predators' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 13th |
| Shots | 25.7 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 31.82% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.1% | 4th |
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Lightning vs. Predators Top Players
Lightning
- Brandon Hagel has been critical to Tampa Bay's offense this season, racking up 16 points in 12 games.
- Nikita Kucherov has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 12 games, Jake Guentzel has proven himself as another option for Tampa Bay. He has 13 points (seven goals and six assists).
- Across nine games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 6-3-0. During those games, he's allowed 26 goals while recording 184 saves.
Predators
- Steven Stamkos has collected seven goals and eight assists in 13 games for Nashville, good for 15 points.
- Filip Forsberg has posted 15 total points (1.2 per game) this campaign. He has five goals and 10 assists.
- Roman Josi has earned one goal on the season, adding 14 assists.
- Juuse Saros has a 3-3-4 record this season, with a .902 save percentage (16th in the league). He has 276 saves, and has given up 30 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Predators Injury Report
Lightning
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip),
Zemgus Girgensons: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Predators
William Trudeau: Out (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Avalanche | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Mammoth | L 5-4 | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Jets | W 6-4 | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2026 | Avalanche | W 6-2 | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/29/2026 | Capitals | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/3/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/7/2026 | Blues | - | Home |