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The Tuesday NHL schedule features the New York Islanders (34-32-10) visiting the Nashville Predators (27-42-8) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 11th in the Eastern Conference with 78 points and the Predators are 14th in the Western Conference with 62 points.
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Islanders vs. Predators: April 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. 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)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.01 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 12.57% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.05% | 30th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.48 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 25th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 20.47% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.97% | 8th |
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Islanders vs. Predators Top Players
Islanders
- Bo Horvat is one of New York's top contributors this season with 53 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 11.3%.
- With 28 goals and 24 assists, Anders Lee is one of the most important contributors for New York with his 52 points (0.7 per game).
- On 156 shots (for 23 goals) and 24 assists, Kyle Palmieri has recorded 47 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin (29-23-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .906 for New York.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has totaled 70 points (0.9 per game) for Nashville, with 29 goals and 41 assists in 77 games (playing 18:42 per game).
- Jonathan Marchessault is a leading scorer for Nashville with 50 total points this season. He has scored 19 goals and added 31 assists in 73 games.
- Steven Stamkos has scored 25 goals on the season, chipping in 21 assists.
- Juuse Saros has an .894 save percentage (46th in the league), with 1328 total saves, giving up 157 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled an 18-30-6 record this season.
Islanders vs. Predators Injury Report
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Anthony Duclair: Out (Personal)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Colton Sissons: Out (Lower Body),
Jeremy Lauzon: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Roman Josi: Out (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2025 | Wild | W 3-1 | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Capitals | W 4-1 | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 4/10/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 8-4 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Stars | L 5-1 | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 4/14/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |