The Minnesota Wild (0-0-0) square off against the Nashville Predators (0-0-0) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Wild vs. Predators: Oct. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.87 | 4th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 25.19% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.81% | 16th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 23.11% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.71% | 6th |
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Wild vs. Predators Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov was critical to Minnesota's offense a year ago, registering 89 points in 78 games.
- Matthew Boldy was another of Minnesota's top contributors last season, totaling 85 total points (42 goals and 43 assists).
- On 187 shots, Quinn Hughes recorded 76 points (seven goals, 69 assists) for Minnesota last season.
- Across 50 games played, Filip Gustavsson had a goaltending record of 28-15-6 last season. During those games, he allowed 133 goals while recording 1,239 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg totaled 40 goals and 35 assists in 82 games for Nashville last season, resulting in 75 points.
- Ryan O'Reilly was a leading scorer for Nashville with 74 total points last season. He scored 25 goals and added 49 assists in 81 games.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos was among the leaders on the team with 66 total points (42 goals and 24 assists).
- Juuse Saros was 28-22-8 last season, giving up 181 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (40th in the league).
Wild vs. Predators Injury Report
Wild
Filip Gustavsson: Out (Hip),
Brock Faber: Out (Skull)
Predators
None
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/3/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/6/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 10/6/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |