The Nashville Predators (8-17-6) square off against the New York Rangers (15-14-1) as a part of Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Predators sit in 16th place in the Western Conference. The Rangers rank 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Predators vs. Rangers: Dec. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 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)
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.26 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.3 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 17.98% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.5% | 1st |
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.07 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 15th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 21.79% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.81% | 2nd |
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Predators vs. Rangers Top Players
Predators
- Roman Josi is one of Nashville's leading contributors this season with 23 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 8.1%.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 11 assists, Filip Forsberg is a top contributor for Nashville through 31 games.
- Nashville's scoring effort is aided by Jonathan Marchessault's 20 points. He's contributed 11 assists.
- In the 25 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 21st in the league.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has scored 15 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 20 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the New York offense with 35 total points (1.2 per game). He averages 3.1 shots per game, shooting 16%.
- Adam Fox is a leading scorer for New York with 25 total points this season. He has scored one goal and added 24 assists in 30 games.
- Will Cuylle's 11 goals and 12 assists add up to 23 points this season.
- Igor Shesterkin has a .906 save percentage (25th in the league), with 617 total saves, giving up 64 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 10-11-1 record this season.
Predators vs. Rangers Injury Report
Predators
Jeremy Lauzon: Out (Lower Body),
Roman Josi: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Carrier: Out (Upper Body),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed)
Rangers
Artemi Panarin: Questionable (Upper Body),
K'Andre Miller: Out (Upper Body)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Flames | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Stars | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Avalanche | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | Sabres | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Kings | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Blues | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Devils | - | Away |