The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Nashville Predators on Saturday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET as the two clubs meet for an early-season regular season contest.
Tampa Bay enters Saturday with a 7-2-0 record and a three-game winning streak. Over their last five contests, the Lightning recorded a 5-3 win at the New York Islanders, lost 4-1 at the New York Rangers, beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime, defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2, and earned a 6-2 victory at the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Predators carry a 3-2-3 record through their first eight games. Nashville began its recent five-game stretch with a 5-2 win at the Montreal Canadiens, followed by a 3-2 shootout loss at the Ottawa Senators. The Predators then lost 5-2 against the Vegas Golden Knights, dropped a 3-2 shootout decision against the San Jose Sharks, and earned a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Saturday marks the first meeting between Tampa Bay and Nashville in the 2026-2027 season. The Lightning look to extend their three-game winning streak, while the Predators enter the matchup following their three-goal victory on home ice.
