The Nashville Predators is a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville Tennessee. They compete in the NHL under the Central Division of the Western Conference. Established in 1998, they have played their home games at Bridgestone Arena home since the beginning. Owned by Predators Holdings LLC, they have their two minor league affiliations the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL and the Atlanta Gladiators in the ECHL.
The team played their first NHL season in the 1998-1999 season and appeared in their first playoffs after five years during the 2003-2004 season. In 2008 the ownership changed and the team saw significant success in 2017, reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. However, they fell short against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Predators have not won Stanley Cups but they have achieved two Division One Conference and one President's Trophy. Till now they have played 25 NHL seasons and reached 16 playoffs. Now, they’re getting ready for their 26th season, hoping for more success.
Nashville Predators Regular Season 2024-2025 Schedule
The Nashville Predators have an exciting 2024-2025 regular season ahead. They kick off the season at home on October 10 against the Dallas Stars, followed by a trip to face the Detroit Red Wings on October 12. In October, they’ll face tough competitors like the Seattle Kraken, Edmonton Oilers, and Boston Bruins.
The Predators will also travel to take on teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Colorado Avalanche throughout the season, with key matchups against division rivals. December brings games against the Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, and Pittsburgh Penguins, and the action continues into 2025 with matchups against the Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals, and Chicago Blackhawks. The season wraps up in mid-April with a final home game against the Dallas Stars.
The following table showcases the Nashville Predators’ 2024-25 regular season schedule:
| Date | OPP | Time / TV | Venue |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Dallas | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Detroit | 7:00 pm | Little Caesars Arena |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Seattle | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Edmonton | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Detroit | 2:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Boston | 8:45 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Chicago | 8:30 pm | United Center |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Columbus | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Tampa Bay | 7:30 pm | Amalie Arena |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Edmonton | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Colorado | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Los Angeles | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Washington | 7:00 pm | Capital One Arena |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Florida | 7:00 pm | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Nov 9, 2024 | Utah | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Colorado | 9:00 pm | Ball Arena |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Edmonton | 9:00 pm | Rogers Place |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Calgary | 9:00 pm | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Vancouver | 8:00 pm | Rogers Arena |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Seattle | 10:00 pm TNT | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Winnipeg | 7:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Nov 25, 2024 | New Jersey | 7:00 pm | Prudential Center |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Philadelphia | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Tampa Bay | 3:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Minnesota | 8:00 pm | Xcel Energy Center |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Toronto | 7:30 pm | Scotiabank Arena |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Montreal | 7:00 pm | Bell Centre |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Ottawa | 7:00 pm | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Calgary | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Dallas | 8:00 pm | American Airlines Center |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Colorado | 9:00 pm | Ball Arena |
| Dec 17, 2024 | New York | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Pittsburgh | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Los Angeles | 1:30 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Carolina | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Dec 27, 2024 | St. Louis | 8:00 pm | Enterprise Center |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Winnipeg | 7:30 pm | Canada Life Centre |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Minnesota | 8:00 pm | Xcel Energy Center |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Vancouver | 9:00 pm | Rogers Arena |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Calgary | 7:00 pm | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Winnipeg | 8:00 pm | Canada Life Centre |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Washington | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Vegas | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Chicago | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Minnesota | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Jan 21, 2025 | San Jose | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Jan 23, 2025 | San Jose | 10:30 pm | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Anaheim | 10:00 pm | Honda Center |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Vancouver | 9:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Buffalo | 7:00 pm | KeyBank Center |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Pittsburgh | 7:00 pm | PPG Paints Arena |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Ottawa | 7:30 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Chicago | 8:30 pm | United Center |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Buffalo | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Colorado | 6:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Feb 23, 2025 | New Jersey | 6:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Florida | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Winnipeg | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 1, 2025 | New York | 12:30 pm | UBS Arena |
| Mar 2, 2025 | New York | 7:00 pm | Madison Square Garden |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Boston | 7:00 pm | TD Garden |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Seattle | 9:30 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Chicago | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 11, 2025 | San Jose | 10:30 pm | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Anaheim | 10:00 pm | Honda Center |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Los Angeles | 8:00 pm | Crypto.com Arena |
| Mar 18, 2025 | St. Louis | 9:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Anaheim | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Toronto | 7:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 23, 2025 | St. Louis | 6:00 pm | Enterprise Center |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Carolina | 7:30 pm | PNC Arena |
| Mar 27, 2025 | St. Louis | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Vegas | 6:30 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Philadelphia | 7:00 pm | Wells Fargo Center |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Columbus | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Dallas | 8:00 pm | American Airlines Center |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Montreal | 7:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Apr 8, 2025 | New York | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Utah | 9:00 pm | Delta Center |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Vegas | 10:00 pm | T-Mobile Arena |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Utah | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Dallas | 8:00 pm | Bridgestone Arena |
Nashville Predators key events of the 2024-2025 season
The 2024-2025 Nashville Predators season promises a blend of new talent and familiar faces. It all starts in September with rookie camp, where fans will be eager to see rising stars like Yaroslav Askarov and Tanner Molendyk in action. The season opener on October 11 against the Dallas Stars will also mark Steven Stamkos’ much-anticipated debut in Preds colors.
Notable matchups include a November showdown against the newly relocated Utah Hockey Club, and February’s NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, where players like Filip Forsberg and Juuse Saros will represent their countries. The season will wrap up in a high-stakes rematch against the Dallas Stars on April 17, closing out what should be a memorable year for the Predators.
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