The Nashville Predators (14-16-4) hit the ice against the New York Rangers (18-15-4) during Sunday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Predators sit in 15th place in the Western Conference with 32 points and the Rangers are 11th in the Eastern Conference with 40 points.
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Predators vs. Rangers: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Time: 7 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)
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 31st |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.76% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.65% | 11th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.70 | 7th |
| Shots | 26.1 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.0 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 19.32% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 16th |
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Predators vs. Rangers Top Players
Predators
- A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Ryan O'Reilly has put up 28 points.
- Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville's top contributors currently with 27 total points (15 goals and 12 assists) to his name.
- Nashville's offensive effort is aided by Luke Evangelista's 27 points. He's contributed 19 assists.
- Across 27 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 13-11-3. During those games, he's allowed 77 goals while recording 669 saves.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has totaled 13 goals and 23 assists in 36 games for New York, good for 36 points.
- Mika Zibanejad is a key piece of the offense for New York with 27 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 15 assists in 36 games.
- Adam Fox has 26 points so far, including three goals and 23 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin has a .908 save percentage (21st in the league), with 729 total saves, conceding 74 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has compiled a 15-11-3 record this season.
Predators vs. Rangers Injury Report
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body)
Rangers
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Fox: Out (Upper Body)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Blues | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Canucks | L 3-0 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Blues | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Flyers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |