The Vegas Golden Knights (17-9-11) take on the Nashville Predators (17-17-4) in NHL play on Wednesday, starting at 3 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Golden Knights rank fifth and the Predators 11th in the Western Conference.
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Golden Knights vs. Predators: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 24.79% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.15% | 6th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.0 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 18.80% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 12th |
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Golden Knights vs. Predators Top Players
Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel has been important to Vegas' offense this season, racking up 41 points in 31 games.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 31 assists, Mitchell Marner is an important piece of the offense for Vegas through 37 games.
- With 30 points through 37 games (12 goals and 18 assists), Ivan Barbashev has been an important part of Vegas' offensive attack this season.
- Akira Schmid (11-3-4) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Vegas.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has totaled 34 points (0.9 per game) for Nashville, with 11 goals and 23 assists in 38 games (playing 19:39 per game).
- Filip Forsberg is a key piece of the offense for Nashville with 30 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and added 14 assists in 38 games.
- Luke Evangelista has 27 points so far, including six goals and 21 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 15-12-3 this season, collecting 744 saves and allowing 85 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (37th in the league).
Golden Knights vs. Predators Injury Report
Golden Knights
Shea Theodore: Out (Upper Body),
Adin Hill: Out (Lower Body),
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Eichel: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Sharks | W 7-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |