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NHL action on Thursday includes a meeting in Nashville, Tennessee between the Edmonton Oilers (1-3) and Nashville Predators (0-3) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Oilers vs. Predators: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.56 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 10th |
| Shots | 33.8 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 26.34% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.46% | 15th |
Predators' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.24 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.02 | 13th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.56% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.92% | 22nd |
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Oilers vs. Predators Top Players
Oilers
- Connor McDavid was imperative to Edmonton's offense a year ago, putting up 132 points in 76 games.
- With 41 goals and 65 assists, Leon Draisaitl was one of the top offensive options for Edmonton last season (106 points, 1.3 per game).
- On 220 shots, Evan Bouchard recorded 82 points (18 goals, 64 assists) for Edmonton last season.
- Last season for Edmonton, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) registered a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg recorded 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games for Nashville last season, resulting in 94 points.
- Roman Josi was a top offensive contributor for Nashville with 85 total points last season. He scored 23 goals and added 62 assists in 82 games.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos was among the leading scorers on the team with 81 total points (40 goals and 41 assists).
- Juuse Saros was 35-24-5 in 64 games last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).
Oilers vs. Predators Injury Report
Oilers
Roby Jarventie: Out (Undisclosed),
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen)
Predators
Spencer Stastney: Out (Personal),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/13/2024 | Flames | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/15/2024 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/17/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Stars | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/12/2024 | Red Wings | L 3-0 | Away |
| 10/15/2024 | Kraken | L 7-3 | Home |
| 10/17/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |