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Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 28, 2024

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Oct 28, 2024 9:11 AM
The Nashville Predators, riding a three-game win streak, travel to Amalie Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, October 28 at 7:30 PM. The Predators look to continue their momentum against the Lightning, who sit atop the Atlantic Division with a 5-3 record. This marks the first meeting of the regular season series between the two teams.
Nashville Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning

Predators vs Lightning statistics

Stat Predators Lightning
Goals For per Game 2.63 3.88
Goals Against per Game 3.50 3.00
Shots per Game 35.8 27.8
Shots Against per Game 28.4 26.9
Power Play Goals 5 5
Power Play Goals Against 2 8
Short Handed Goals 1 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 73 76
Power Play Percentage 17.2 17.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 92.3 71.4

Tampa Bay Lightning recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/26/24 vs Washington Capitals W 3-0
10/24/24 vs Minnesota Wild L 4-2
10/22/24 @ New Jersey Devils W 8-5
10/21/24 @ Toronto Maple Leafs L 5-2
10/19/24 @ Ottawa Senators L 5-4

Nashville Predators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/26/24 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 4-3 OT
10/25/24 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 3-2
10/22/24 vs Boston Bruins W 4-0
10/19/24 vs Detroit Red Wings L 5-2
10/17/24 vs Edmonton Oilers L 4-2

Predators vs Lightning predictions

As the Nashville Predators gear up to face the Tampa Bay Lightning, all eyes will likely be on Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly. Forsberg, leading the team with four goals and a total of eight points, has been a pivotal force on the ice. His knack for finding the back of the net could really shake things up against the Lightning. Meanwhile, O’Reilly has been dishing out assists with precision, totaling five so far this season. This dynamic duo's performance might just be the key to tipping the scales in Nashville's favor.

On the other side, the Tampa Bay Lightning have their own aces, and Nikita Kucherov is standing tall among them. With an impressive tally of eight goals and six assists, Kucherov's offensive prowess is something the Predators will need to watch closely. Right behind him, Anthony Cirelli has been proving his mettle with nine assists. The chemistry on the ice between Cirelli and Kucherov could spell trouble for any team, and it seems like they're just getting warmed up.

Considering the momentum and the home advantage, the Tampa Bay Lightning might have the upper hand in this matchup. The synergy between Kucherov and Cirelli, combined with their overall team depth, gives Tampa Bay a slight edge. While the Nashville Predators are coming in hot with a three-game win streak, the Lightning's robust defense and high-scoring offense are likely to challenge Nashville's resurgence. It's shaping up to be a thrilling game, but Tampa Bay might just have what it takes to halt Nashville's streak.

Tampa Bay Lightning injuries

  • Michael Eyssimont (C): Injured Reserve
  • Luke Glendening (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Guentzel (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jack Finley (C): Injured Reserve
  • Gabriel Fortier (LW): Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators injuries

  • Juuse Saros (G): Day-To-Day
  • Spencer Stastney (D): Injured Reserve
  • Fedor Svechkov (C): Injured Reserve
  • Austin Roest (RW): Injured Reserve

Predators vs Lightning game info

Venue Amalie Arena
Location Tampa, FL
Puck drop Mon 7:30 PM

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