The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-4-2) hit the ice against the Nashville Predators (4-4-2) during Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:45 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning are 14th in the Eastern Conference and the Predators rank 11th in the Western Conference.
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Lightning vs. Predators: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time: 7:45 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)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.67 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 16.13% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 90.32% | 4th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 21st |
| Shots | 27.2 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 9.68% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.89% | 6th |
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Lightning vs. Predators Top Players
Lightning
- With four goals and six assists this season, Jake Guentzel is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (10 points).
- With zero goals and eight assists, Victor Hedman is one of the top contributors for Tampa Bay with his eight points (0.9 per game).
- With eight points through seven games (three goals and five assists), Nikita Kucherov has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive efforts this season.
- In six games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (1-3-2) has given up 18 goals.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's nine points make him a vital offensive option for Nashville. He has five goals and four assists in 10 games.
- Filip Forsberg is a leading scorer for Nashville with seven total points this season. He has scored three goals and added four assists in 10 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has five points so far, including three goals and two assists.
- Juuse Saros is 4-2-2 in eight games this season, conceding 22 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 220 saves and a .909 save percentage (22nd in the league).
Lightning vs. Predators Injury Report
Lightning
Nicholas Paul: Out (Upper Body),
Max Crozier: Out (Undisclosed)
Predators
Roman Josi: Out (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Ducks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Golden Knights | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/2/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 11/4/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Canucks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Kings | W 5-4 | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Stars | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 11/1/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 11/3/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |