The Nashville Predators (14-22-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2) meet in Nashville, Tennessee on January 16, 2025 at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Predators are 14th in the Western Conference (35 points), and the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference (30 points).
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Predators vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM 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' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.47 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 19.67% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.95% | 6th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.36% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 4th |
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Predators vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Predators
- A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 37 points.
- Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville's top contributors currently with 32 total points (14 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- On 113 shots (for eight goals) and 21 assists, Roman Josi has created 29 points this season.
- In 33 games played this season, Juuse Saros (9-18-6) has given up 89 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has recorded 12 goals and 27 assists in 44 games for Chicago, good for 39 points.
- Teuvo Teravainen has helped lead the offense for Chicago this season with 10 goals and 21 assists.
- Ryan Donato has 24 points so far, including 13 goals and 11 assists.
- Petr Mrazek has an .893 save percentage (51st in the league), with 659 total saves, giving up 79 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled an 8-16-1 record this season.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Predators
Cole Smith: Out (Lower Body),
Luke Evangelista: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Wilsby: Out (Upper Body),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed),
Jeremy Lauzon: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Connor Murphy: Out (Groin),
Craig Smith: Questionable (Back)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/21/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/23/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/13/2025 | Flames | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/24/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |