Nashville Predators
· 2026-06-26
The Nashville Predators have released their 2026 preseason schedule, featuring four games against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes.
The Predators will play two home-and-home series, with the first game against the Lightning on September 20 at 4:00 p.m. CT.
They will then host the Lightning at home on September 22 at 7:00 p.m. CT.
The Predators will also face the Hurricanes in a home-and-home series, with the first game on the road on September 24 at 6:00 p.m. CT.
Their last game is set for September 26 at home at 2:00 p.m. CT.
The Predators are currently standing 10th in the Western Conference with a 38-34 record, on a L2 streak.
The release of the preseason schedule marks the first big step in the offseason, ahead of the NHL Draft which kicks off on June 26.
The Predators will look to improve their standing in the Western Conference with a strong preseason performance.
And with the league moving to 84 regular season games, the preseason is cut down to just four games.
But the Predators are ready to take on the challenge, with a tough schedule ahead of them.
So the upcoming preseason games will be crucial in preparing the team for the regular season.
The Predators will host two games and have two road games, giving them a good balance of home and away games.
The team will use the preseason to fine-tune their strategy and make any necessary adjustments before the regular season.
With the NHL Draft just around the corner, the Predators will also be looking to make some key picks to strengthen their roster.
The Predators' preseason schedule is set to be an exciting one, with some tough opponents and challenging games ahead.