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The Nashville Predators (9-17-6) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-14-5) meet in Nashville, Tennessee on December 19, 2024 at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Predators are 16th in the Western Conference and the Penguins are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
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Predators vs. Penguins: Dec. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 19, 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 | 2.25 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 17.58% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.76% | 1st |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 32nd |
| Shots | 29.6 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 32 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 22.34% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.29% | 8th |
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Predators vs. Penguins Top Players
Predators
- Roman Josi is one of Nashville's top contributors this season with 23 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 8.1%.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 13 assists, Filip Forsberg is an important piece of the offense for Nashville through 32 games.
- Through 32 games, Jonathan Marchessault has proven himself as another option for Nashville. He has 19 points (eight goals and 11 assists).
- Juuse Saros (7-14-5) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Nashville.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has recorded eight goals and 23 assists in 33 games for Pittsburgh, good for 31 points.
- Evgeni Malkin has totaled 26 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has seven goals and 19 assists.
- Rickard Rakell has 24 points so far, including 14 goals and 10 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 5-5-3 in 14 games this season, conceding 46 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 359 saves and an .886 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Predators vs. Penguins Injury Report
Predators
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed),
Jeremy Lauzon: Questionable (Lower Body),
Roman Josi: Questionable (Lower Body)
Penguins
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Stars | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Avalanche | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Canadiens | W 9-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |