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NHL action on Tuesday includes the Nashville Predators (4-3-4) hosting the New York Islanders (5-4-2) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators are ninth (with 12 points) in the Western Conference and the Islanders are 12th (12 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Predators: Oct. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 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+
Predators' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 11th |
| Shots | 25.8 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 5th |
Islanders' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 5th |
| Shots | 26 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.11% | 4th |
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Islanders vs. Predators Top Players
Predators
- One of Nashville's top offensive players this season is Steven Stamkos, who has put up 14 points in 11 games.
- Ryan O'Reilly has 12 points (six goals, six assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Nashville's scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi's 12 points. He's contributed 11 assists.
- In the eight games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 16th in the league.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's 12 points make him a vital offensive option for New York. He has recorded five goals and seven assists in 11 games.
- Matthew Schaefer has racked up 10 points this season, with two goals and eight assists.
- New York's Brayden Schenn is among the leaders on the team with eight total points (three goals and five assists).
- Ilya Sorokin is 5-3-0 this season, collecting 203 saves and giving up 18 goals (2.3 goals against average) with a .919 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).
Islanders vs. Predators Injury Report
Predators
William Trudeau: Out (Upper Body)
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Knee),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Acl),
Matias Maccelli: Out (Lower Body),
Calum Ritchie: Out (Lower Body)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Bruins | L 6-0 | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Penguins | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Avalanche | W 6-2 | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 10/29/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/3/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Kings | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2026 | Stars | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/27/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/31/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |