The Nashville Predators will take on the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action on Tuesday (October 18).
The Predators, after a good start to the season, have lost back-to-back games and are third in the Western Conference Central. The Kings, meanwhile, have regrouped after a loss, winning consecutive games to go third in the Western Conference Pacific.
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Kings vs Predators Odds
Kings vs Predators Match Details
Fixture: Los Angeles Kings @ Nashville Predators
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 18; 9:30 pm EDT
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Kings vs Predators Stats
The Kings have done offensively well in their last two games. The defense is still problematic, and a lot of work needs to be done going forward this season. They have scored 16 goals and conceded 18 in four games. Adrian Kempe has done well with four goals and two assists. He has had nine shots as well.
The team lacks solid defensive strength, which has cost them two games. Goaltender Jonathan Quick saved them from more misery through his saves. Heas has conceded 11 goals in 105 shots fired against him.
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The Predators have struggled in their last two games. They have scored nine goals and have conceded 12 goals in four games. They had a great start, but the offense has let them down in the last two games. Nino Niederreiter, who plays on the right wing, has done well with four goals in as many games. He has ten shots at a shooting percentage of 40%.
Goaltender Kevin Lankinen has done well with a shot shaving percentage of 93.9. He has conceded only two goals in 33 shots and was instrumental in his team's win in the first game.
Kings vs Predators Prediction
Nino Niederreiter has played well, averaging a point per game and will look to play a key role here too. The leaky defense of the Kings is likely to give him chances to better his average.
Both teams have won two games apiece, but the Predators are in better shape to win this one due to their better defense and steady attack. The Kings have done well in offense but their defense has loopholes, which could be costly.
The Predators should win this one with a complete team performance.