The Nashville Predators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. The puck drop is set to take place at 07:30 PM EST.
The Predators (7-12-6) have not won in their last four games and are currently ranked the No. 7 team in the Central Division, accumulating the second-fewest points in the entire league. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs (15-7-2) have been in strong form, winning six of their last seven games.
Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs game info
- Date: Wednesday, December 4
- Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
- TV Broadcast: SN, TVAS2, FDSNSO
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Nashville Predators game preview
The Predators have looked shaky over the last few games as they have only one win in their last five games, a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Nov. 23. The Predators are set to play two more games away from home before returning to home and facing the Calgary Flames on Dec. 10.
Nashville Predators injuries
Jeremy Lauzon is the only player currently sidelined for the Predators with his ongoing injury concerns.
Toronto Maple Leafs game preview
The Maple Leafs sit comfortably at the top of the Atlantic Division despite being level on points with the Florida Panthers but having played two games less than the defending champions. The Maple Leafs have had one of the best defenses in the league so far and they will strive to keep it that way.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
Max Domi, Max Pacioretty, Jake McCabe, Bobby McMann and Dakota Mermis are all currently sidelined for the Maple Leafs due to their ongoing injury concerns.
Predators and Maple Leafs key players
Defenseman Roman Josi has been the point of difference so far for the Predators this season as he has been solid defensively and managed to score seven goals and provide 15 assists in 25 games.
Mitch Marner is playing in a league of his own as the forward has already put together 33 points since the start of the Predators' campaign. With nine goals and 24 assists, Marner aims to finish the festive season in good form as he continues to accumulate more points for the Maple Leafs.