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Oilers activate Kapanen to play Tuesday, Jarry placed on LTIR

The Edmonton Oilers made multiple moves to manoeuvre the salary cap ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators.  Kasperi Kapanen has been activated from Long Term Injured Reserve and will suit up tonight for the first time since October 19. To activate Kapanen, the Oilers placed goaltender Tristan Jarry on LTIR.  Leon Draisaitl spoke Tuesday…

GDB 43.0: Draisaitl is Nashville’s Daddy (7 PM, SNW)

No player in the NHL has dominated a team the way Leon Draisaitl has owned the Nashville Predators recently. Draisaitl has 21 goals and 39 points in his last 15 games against the Predators dating back to the 2019-20 season. Only one other player in the NHL has averaged over 1.00 goal/game against an opponent…

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers’ Trent Frederic, Andrew Mangiapane get deserved healthy scratches

The Edmonton Oilers are healthy-scratching Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic for tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. If you’ve been paying attention to the fanbase lately, this is exactly what they’ve been asking for. And honestly? Can you blame them? These aren’t depth pieces getting squeezed out by a hot streak from younger players. These…

Oilers vs. Predators Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators on Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. ET, and have been made -170 favorites, with the road team at +143. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Predators Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-170) Underdog: Predators (+143) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Predators Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Predators Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Edmonton, Alberta Venue: Rogers Place Li...

Pre-Scout: Predators charging up standings with Stamkos’ scoring

The Nashville Predators are lurking.  If you don’t look at the NHL standings too often, walking into this Edmonton Oilers and Predators matchup, you’d think – finally, a soft spot in the schedule. In October, that would’ve been true.  Ugly losses. Ugly stats. Ugly quotes.  But despite alarming trends and calls for a fire sale,…

Report: Nashville Predators still open to trading Stamkos, Marchessault

Despite the team's recent success, reports have surfaced stating the Nashville Predators are still open for business, and are willing to part ways with veterans Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. Both players signed a couple of summers ago in Nashville, and frankly, the team has underperformed, and GM Barry Trotz is open to getting creative to make changes. Both Stamkos and Marchessault have full no-move clauses and have to approve their next team. The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta was...

NHL News: Predators Hand Out Multi-Year Extension To Goaltender

 With Juuse Saros already under contract for eight years at a $7.74 million AAV, the Nashville Predators have now locked in his backup,  Justus Annunen, to a two-year extension that kicks in next season. It'll be worth $1.25 million annually. BIG JUICE FOR 2 MORE YEARS! 🤯 We've signed goaltender Justus Annunen to a 2-year contract starting in the 2026-2027 season. More details » https://t.co/pVhlDV7WUT pic.twitter.com/jvGiVMN3x2 — Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) January 5, 2026 The c...

Oilers vs. Predators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Edmonton Oilers (20-16-6) are favored at home against the Nashville Predators (19-18-4) on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Oilers are -172 on the moneyline to win over the Predators (+144) in the game, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Watch along on ESPN+ as the Oilers attempt to knock off the Predators. Oilers vs. Predators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta ...

Weekly Game Day Thread – 1/5

Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the games in the week of 1/5. Well that was some week, eh? Congratulations to Steven Stamkos on number 600! The Predators won the week winning 3 out of 4 games. Another four game week ahead – but hey no late ones! Games this week are: Tuesday 1/6 at Edmonton Oilers 8pm Central on FanDuel and ESPN Thursday 1/8 vs New York Islanders 7pm Central on ESPN+/Hulu Saturday 1/10 vs Chicago Blackhawks 7pm Central on FanDuel and ESPN ...

NHL News: John Beecher Suspended For Post-Fight Sucker Punch

It's an unwritten rule—once the officials step in to break up a fight, it's over. But Calgary Flames ' fourth-liner John Beecher overstepped that line Saturday night, throwing a sucker punch at Nashville Predators' forward Michael McCarron. NHL Player Safety has stepped in on Sunday and suspended Beecher for one game for his extracurricular activity.  John Beecher has been suspended for one game for roughing Nashville’s Michael McCarron. pic.twitter.com/LBuuMKBCNw — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet)...

Predators' Stamkos Linked To Multiple Interesting Teams In Metro

The Nashville Predators aren't advertising a fire sale at the moment like they may have been earlier in the season, but they have moved out Spencer Stastney to the Edmonton Oilers ard have more players to trade, whether they're standing pat or selling. Steven Stamkos has been one of the names heavily in trade rumors since last season. His contract isn't ideal and he has trade protection, so a trade would have to go through him. He has won two Stanley Cups, but that doesn't mean he isn't trying...

Golden Knights vs. Predators NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 31

On Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET, the Vegas Golden Knights will face the Nashville Predators at T-Mobile Arena, and we have best bets suggestions below if you fancy a wager. Best Golden Knights vs. Predators Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Jack Eichel, Golden Knights +155 12 G in 31 GP Filip Forsberg, Predators +190 16 G in 38 GP Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights +195 15 G in 37 GP Mark Stone, Golden Knights +22...

Golden Knights vs. Predators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Wednesday will feature a projected one-sided NHL outing between the home favorite Vegas Golden Knights (17-9-11, -226 on the moneyline to win) and the Nashville Predators (17-17-4, +186 moneyline odds) at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators’ matchup with the Golden Knights will air on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Golden Knights vs. Predators Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: T-M...

Predators' Top-6 Forward Linked To Maple Leafs

The Nashville Predators have won six of their past 10 games and are three points out of a playoff spot with one game in hand, but they are still under .500 and unless there's a big turnaround, they aren't a playoff team. If the last season and a half has been any indication, the Predators are not a contender with how they are built. They have plenty of talent for the future, but that is going to have to wait and build. Nashville already moved on from Spencer Stastney and many more players have...

Sunday Habs Headlines: Reason to be optimistic

Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Canadiens have a few reasons to be optimistic about their upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. [ Journal de Montreal ] Jake Evans will be out for 4–6 weeks with a lower-body injury. [ EOTP ] The Montreal Victoire slid down the standings after losing to the Toronto Sceptres on Saturday. [ Montreal Gazette ] Nashville Predator forward could be a missing piece for the Canadiens or the Toronto Maple Leafs. [ The Hockey W...

Blues vs. Predators Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Saturday, December 27, 2025

The St. Louis Blues meet the Nashville Predators on Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. ET, and have been made -117 on the moneyline, with the latter at -103. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Blues vs. Predators Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Blues (-117) Underdog: Predators (-103) Total: 5.5 Best Blues vs. Predators Promo Codes How to Watch Blues vs. Predators Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: St. Louis, Missouri Venue: Enterprise ...

Will Michael Bunting Score a Goal vs. the St. Louis Blues on December 27?

Will Michael Bunting score for the Nashville Predators versus the St. Louis Blues, on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are available here. Michael Bunting Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blues Anytime Goal Odds: +360 (Bet $10 to win $36.00 if he scores a goal) Bunting Goals Betting Stats In every game Bunting has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 36 games, Bunting has 19 points, including four...

Will Filip Forsberg Score a Goal vs. the St. Louis Blues on December 27?

When the Nashville Predators face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, is Filip Forsberg going to score? Stats and info to help you make the best call are provided here, so take a look before the game starts at 8:00 PM ET. Filip Forsberg Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blues Anytime Goal Odds: +170 (Bet $10 to win $17.00 if he scores a goal) Forsberg Goals Betting Stats In every game Forsberg has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 36 ga...

NHL Trade Rumors: Canadiens & Predators Linked to Big Trade

The Nashville Predators are going to be entering sell mode, where the Montreal Canadiens will be buying all day long, and these two teams have been linked to a trade by one of the biggest hockey insiders in the game. The Athletic's Chris Johnston sees the Canadiens as a perfect landing spot for Predators' veteran forward Jonathan Marchessault. The 34-year-old winger has three seasons left on his contract at $5.5 million AAV, and owns a full no-movement clause.  This is a move that would c...

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As you wrap up 2025, you can start Missouri sports betting with a bonus! Get a Fanatics Missouri promo code to earn up to $300 in FanCash, including games like the Blues and Predators this weekend. Fanatics Missouri Promo NATION Enter the promo code NATION for this Fanatics Missouri offer. Promo code NATION when signing up for Fanatics MO . Make a deposit. Bet just $10 on your first bet. Get $100 in FanCash. Repeat on days 2 and 3… Get $100 in Fan...

Islanders & Predators Emerging as Trade Partners

The Nashville Predators are headed for a fire sale this season and GM Barry Trotz is going to have to approach veteran Steven Stamkos on where he'd like his next chapter of his hockey career to be. The Preds are slowly creeping down the standings in the Western Conference, and Trotz is going to have no choice but to make a few moves. Stamkos started slow this year but has turned it on of late. He enters the Christmas break with 15 goals and 22 points in 36 games this season, and is playing 17:...