Nashville Predators Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Central Division · 3rdWestern ConferenceBridgestone Arena, Nashville
Record9-4-523 points · 3rd in the Central
Playoff odds79.7%
Projected points10080% range 91–110
Division title4.2%Presidents' Trophy 0.4%
Last 107-1-2
Predators at Golden Knights
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game daySat, Nov 21Pittsburgh PenguinsSat, Nov 21 · Home · 6:00 PM ET · Bridgestone ArenaGame day
Wed, Nov 25@ Dallas StarsWed, Nov 25 · Away · 8:00 PM ET · American Airlines CenterGame day
Fri, Nov 27Utah MammothFri, Nov 27 · Home · 1:00 PM ET · Bridgestone ArenaGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 7St. Louis BluesHome · Bridgestone ArenaW3–1Before launch
Nov 5@ Colorado AvalancheAway · OTW3–2Before launch
Nov 3Carolina HurricanesHome · Bridgestone ArenaW4–1Before launch
Oct 31Tampa Bay LightningHome · Bridgestone Arena · SOW5–4Before launch
Oct 29Washington CapitalsHome · Bridgestone ArenaL3–4Before launch
Oct 27New York IslandersHome · Bridgestone Arena · SOOTL3–4Before launch
Oct 25Colorado AvalancheHome · Bridgestone ArenaW6–2Before launch
Oct 24@ Pittsburgh PenguinsAway · OTOTL2–3Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Predators rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 6018th
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6023rd
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP14th
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded2nd
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken9th
Bars are longer for better ranks. Top-10 in penalty kill and discipline; bottom-10 in 5-on-5 defense.
Central Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
24 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 13PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
9Filip ForsbergOstervala · SWELW · 32 yrs · 6′1″ · SWELWR326′1″ · 2051971522
14Alexander KerfootVancouver, BC · CANC · 32 yrs · 5′11″ · CANCL325′11″ · 18519246
15Shane WrightBurlington, ON · CANC · 22 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCR226′1″ · 1925123
18Jack DruryNew York, NY · USAC · 26 yrs · 5′11″ · USACL265′11″ · 18619235
21Nils HoglanderBockträsk · SWELW · 25 yrs · 5′9″ · SWELWL255′9″ · 18519459
22Mavrik BourquePlessisville, QC · CANC · 24 yrs · 5′11″ · CANCR245′11″ · 18715044
49Reid SchaeferEdmonton, AB · CANLW · 23 yrs · 6′5″ · CANLWL236′5″ · 22612112
51Vitali PinchukZhlobin · BLRC · 24 yrs · 6′3″ · BLRCL246′3″ · 20310112
79Ross ColtonRobbinsville, NJ · USAC · 30 yrs · 6′0″ · USACL306′0″ · 19419538
81Jonathan MarchessaultCap-Rouge, QC · CANC · 35 yrs · 5′9″ · CANCR355′9″ · 18514235
84Adam EdstromKarlstad · SWEC · 26 yrs · 6′7″ · SWECL266′7″ · 23219617
90Ryan O'ReillyClinton, ON · CANC · 35 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCL356′1″ · 2071971017
91Steven StamkosMarkham, ON · CANC · 36 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCR366′1″ · 1931911920
NumberDefense · 9PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
2Adam WilsbyStockholm · SWED · 26 yrs · 6′1″ · SWEDL266′1″ · 18819167
3Jayden StrubleCumberland, RI · USAD · 25 yrs · 6′0″ · USADL256′0″ · 20715314
41Nicolas HagueKitchener, ON · CAND · 27 yrs · 6′6″ · CANDL276′6″ · 24513011
46Ilya LyubushkinMoscow · RUSD · 32 yrs · 6′2″ · RUSDR326′2″ · 2061000
48Nick PerbixElk River, MN · USAD · 28 yrs · 6′4″ · USADR286′4″ · 20618224
52Daemon HuntBrandon, MB · CAND · 24 yrs · 6′1″ · CANDL246′1″ · 1939011
59Roman JosiBern · CHED · 36 yrs · 6′1″ · CHEDL366′1″ · 2011922022
76Brady SkjeiLakeville, MN · USAD · 32 yrs · 6′3″ · USADL326′3″ · 21019066
85William TrudeauVarennes, QC · CAND · 24 yrs · 5′11″ · CANDL245′11″ · 2003000
NumberGoalies · 2PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
29Justus AnnunenKempele · FING · 26 yrs · 6′4″ · FINGL266′4″ · 210541.886
74Juuse SarosForssa · FING · 31 yrs · 5′11″ · FINGL315′11″ · 1801363.918
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachAndrew Brunette
General managerChris MacFarland
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsFilip ForsbergLW · 19 GP71522
Roman JosiD · 19 GP22022
Steven StamkosC · 19 GP11920
Ryan O'ReillyC · 19 GP71017
Nils HoglanderLW · 19 GP459
Ross ColtonC · 19 GP538
Our calls on Predators games
2 of 2favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1998
Stanley CupsNone yet
ArenaBridgestone Arena
Home cityNashville, TN
DivisionCentral · Western
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Predators questions
Will the Predators make the playoffs?
They make it in 79.7% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 100 points (80% range 91–110). They win the Central Division 4.2% of the time.
When do the Predators play next?
Friday, Nov 13, away at the Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Predators' starting goalie?
Juuse Saros has started 13 of 18 games (6-3-4, .918). Justus Annunen has started 5 of 18 games (4-1-0, .886). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Predators?
Andrew Brunette is head coach and Chris MacFarland is general manager.
How good are the Predators this season?
Top-10 in penalty kill and discipline; bottom-10 in 5-on-5 defense in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 9-4-5 record has them 3rd in the Central.
Other Central teams
Minnesota WildColorado AvalancheDallas StarsUtah MammothWinnipeg JetsSt. Louis BluesChicago Blackhawks
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