In their recent game, the Nashville Predators faced a 4-3 defeat against the Dallas Stars during their home opener.

This loss overshadowed a noteworthy return for Steven Stamkos to Amalie Arena, where he achieved a season-high of two assists on six shots.

After initially falling behind 2-0 to the Lightning, the Predators battled back in the second period with goals from Ryan O’Reilly and Gustav Nyquist. In the third period, the Predators had several chances to take the lead, but Tampa’s goaltender, Andrei Vasilevskiy, stopped 35 shots during the match.

Nick Paul’s decisive goal in overtime arrived just over three minutes into the extra period, marking Tampa’s sixth win this season.

The Predators (3-5-1) will take a two-day break before they meet Edmonton at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. Meanwhile, Tampa (6-3-0) will head out for a game against Colorado on Wednesday.

Steven Stamkos records his second assist on Gustav Nyquist’s game-tying goal

The game was tied 2-2 after the second period, and Stamkos contributed assists on both goals scored by Nashville.

Stamkos assisted on O’Reilly’s power play goal which narrowed the score to 2-1, before he set up Nyquist who scored, leveling the game.

Ryan O’Reilly scores on a power play, bringing Predators closer at 2-1

The Predators’ power play showed improvement when Ryan O’Reilly scored at 10:19 of the second period, shortening the gap.

O’Reilly netted a rebound after a hard shot from Jonathan Marchessault, bringing Nashville within one goal.

Stamkos also received an assist on this goal, marking his first point against the Lightning.

Earlier in the game, a goal by Nikita Kucherov that would have made it 3-0 was overturned after the Predators challenged for offside. The replay confirmed the play was offside, disallowing the goal.

Lightning’s lead expands to 2-0 with goals from Brayden Point and Mitchell Chaffee

Following a tribute video for Steven Stamkos, Lightning forward Brayden Point opened the scoring with a brilliant play.

Point retrieved the puck along the boards, maneuvered around Roman Josi, and scored to put the Lightning ahead 1-0.

Just before the end of the first period, Point assisted Mitchell Chaffee, who managed to evade the Predators’ defense for a clear shot, extending the Lightning’s lead to 2-0.

Lightning honors Steven Stamkos with a tribute video

During the first television timeout in the game, the audience at Amalie Arena enjoyed a video tribute honoring Steven Stamkos.

This sort of tribute is typical for former players returning to their old teams, but this was especially meaningful given Stamkos’s significant impact in Tampa.

Stamkos expressed his gratitude by watching the video and then skating onto the ice to acknowledge the fans with a raised stick.

Lightning fans show support for Steven Stamkos with welcome signs

Many fans held signs displaying messages like “Tampa Bay Misses You, Stammer” and “Stamkos Thanks For The Memories”.

Stamkos glided through the Nashville zone during pre-game warmups, creating “Memories.”

What channel will the Predators vs. Lightning game be on today? Schedule and broadcasting details

• Date and time: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28
• Broadcasting channel: Not available on traditional TV
• Streaming options: Available on ESPN+ and Hulu (click here to subscribe)
• Radio station: 102.5 FM The Game

The matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning can be watched live on ESPN+, which is ESPN’s streaming service that requires a subscription. Hulu also offers streaming for this game.

Betting odds for Predators vs. Lightning

Odds sourced from BetMGM as of Sunday, Oct. 27

• PUCK LINE: Predators +1.5 at -225, Lightning -1.5 at +180
• OVER/UNDER: 6.5 total goals
• MONEY LINE: Lightning -135, Predators +115

Nashville Predators 2024-25 Game Schedule

Game times are listed in Central Time; Most games are broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network South unless stated otherwise.

Current Record: 3-5-0, totaling 6 points

October Games:

• Oct. 10: vs. Dallas Stars, Loss 4-3
• Oct. 12: vs. Detroit Red Wings, Loss 3-0
• Oct. 15: vs. Seattle Kraken, Loss 7-3
• Oct. 17: vs. Edmonton Oilers, Loss 4-2
• Oct. 19: vs. Detroit Red Wings, Loss 5-2
• Oct. 22: vs. Boston Bruins, Win 4-0
• Oct. 25: at Chicago Blackhawks, Win 3-2
• Oct. 26: vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Win 4-3 OT
• Oct. 28: at Tampa Bay Lightning, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (click here to subscribe)
• Oct. 31: vs. Edmonton Oilers, 7 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (click here to subscribe)

November Games:

• Nov. 2: vs. Colorado Avalanche, 7 p.m.
• Nov. 4: vs. Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
• Nov. 6: at Washington Capitals, 6:30 p.m.
• Nov. 7: at Florida Panthers, 6 p.m.
• Nov. 9: vs. Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m.
• Nov. 11: at Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m.
• Nov. 14: at Edmonton Oilers, 8 p.m.
• Nov. 15: at Calgary Flames, 8 p.m.
• Nov. 17: at Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m.
• Nov. 20: at Seattle Kraken, 9 p.m. on TNT
• Nov. 23: vs. Winnipeg Jets, 6 p.m.
• Nov. 25: at New Jersey Devils, 6 p.m.
• Nov. 27: vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
• Nov. 29: vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 2 p.m.
• Nov. 30: at Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.

December Games:

• Dec. 4: at Toronto Maple Leafs, 6:30 p.m.
• Dec. 5: at Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m.
• Dec. 7: at Ottawa Senators, 6 p.m.
• Dec. 10: vs. Calgary Flames, 7 p.m.
• Dec. 12: at Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
• Dec. 14: at Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m.
• Dec. 17: vs. New York Rangers, 7 p.m.
• Dec. 19: vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.
• Dec. 21: vs. Los Angeles Kings, 12:30 p.m.
• Dec. 23: vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m.
• Dec. 27: at St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
• Dec. 30: at Winnipeg Jets, 6:30 p.m.
• Dec. 31: at Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.

January Games:

• Jan. 3: at Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m.
• Jan. 4: at Calgary Flames, 9 p.m.
• Jan. 7: at Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
• Jan. 11: vs. Washington Capitals, 7 p.m.
• Jan. 14: vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m.
• Jan. 16: vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m.
• Jan. 18: vs. Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.
• Jan. 21: vs. San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m.
• Jan. 23: at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m.
• Jan. 25: at Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m.
• Jan. 29: vs. Vancouver Canucks, 8 p.m.
• Jan. 31: at Buffalo Sabres, 6 p.m.

February Games:

• Feb. 1: at Pittsburgh Penguins, 6 p.m.
• Feb. 3: vs. Ottawa Senators, 6:30 p.m.
• Feb. 7: at Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.
• Feb. 8: vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.
• Feb. 22: vs. Colorado Avalanche, 5 p.m.
• Feb. 23: vs. New Jersey Devils, 5 p.m.
• Feb. 25: vs. Florida Panthers, 7 p.m.
• Feb. 27: vs. Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.

March Games:

• March 1: at New York Islanders, 11:30 a.m.
• March 2: at New York Rangers, 6 p.m.
• March 4: at Boston Bruins, 6 p.m.
• March 6: vs. Seattle Kraken, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
• March 8: vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m.
• March 11: at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (click here to subscribe)
• March 14: at Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m.
• March 15: at Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
• March 18: vs. St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. on ESPN
• March 20: vs. Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m.
• March 22: vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 6 p.m.
• March 23: at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.
• March 25: at Carolina Hurricanes, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (click here to subscribe)
• March 27: vs. St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
• March 29: vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 5:30 p.m.
• March 31: at Philadelphia Flyers, 6 p.m.

April Games:

• April 1: at Columbus Blue Jackets, 6 p.m.
• April 3: at Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
• April 6: vs. Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m.
• April 8: vs. New York Islanders, 7 p.m.
• April 10: at Utah Hockey Club, 8 p.m.
• April 12: at Vegas Golden Knights, 9 p.m.
• April 14: vs. Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m.
• April 16: vs. Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.