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

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Sep 28, 2024 9:12 AM
The Tampa Bay Lightning, holding a 1-1 record, look to capitalize on their first road game of the season as they face off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The Predators, still seeking their first win, will aim to turn their fortunes around in front of their home crowd. In this early-season matchup, both teams will be hungry for a crucial two points.
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Lightning vs Predators statistics

Stat Lightning Predators
Goals For per Game 4.50 2.00
Goals Against per Game 4.50 4.50
Shots per Game 26.5 26.0
Shots Against per Game 21.5 23.5
Power Play Goals 2 1
Power Play Goals Against 3 3
Short Handed Goals 0 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 2 26
Power Play Percentage 33.3 12.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 40.0 40.0

Nashville Predators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/22/24 @ Florida Panthers L 6-2
9/22/24 @ Florida Panthers L 3-2
5/3/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 1-0
4/30/24 @ Vancouver Canucks W 2-1
4/28/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 4-3 OT

Tampa Bay Lightning recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/25/24 vs Florida Panthers W 8-7
9/24/24 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 2-1
4/29/24 @ Florida Panthers L 6-1
4/27/24 vs Florida Panthers W 6-3
4/25/24 vs Florida Panthers L 5-3

Lightning vs Predators predictions

As the Tampa Bay Lightning lace up to face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, all eyes are likely to be on Logan Brown. After notching the opening goal of the season, Brown has already stepped up as a promising leader for the Lightning. Alongside him, Lucas Edmonds, with his keen eye for delivering crucial assists, could be pivotal in breaking through the Predators' defense. Both players are showcasing their capability to ramp up the team's offensive game early in the season, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see either of them lighting the lamp in this matchup.

Switching focus to the Nashville Predators, Jacob Lucchini and Ryan O'Reilly are two to watch. Lucchini, who has already found the back of the net, will be hungry to add more to his tally, especially in front of a home crowd eagerly waiting for their team’s first win. O'Reilly, with his knack for setting up crucial plays, could be the key distributor against the Lightning's defense. The synergy between him and Steven Stamkos, another seasoned scorer, might just be the catalyst needed for Nashville to kickstart their season.

Now, turning our gaze toward the game's outcome, it's going to be an intriguing battle. Given that both teams have shown they each have players who can step up under pressure, this game could go either way. However, with Tampa Bay showing a bit more depth in scoring ability and having secured a win already, they might just have the edge over Nashville, who still seems to be finding their rhythm this season. Expect a tight contest, but Tampa Bay could very likely snatch another early season victory.

Nashville Predators injuries

  • Fedor Svechkov (C): Out

Tampa Bay Lightning injuries

  • Luke Glendening (C): Day-To-Day

Lightning vs Predators game info

Venue Bridgestone Arena
Location Nashville, TN
Puck drop Sat 8:00 PM

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