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Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Florida Panthers (10-7-2) visit the Nashville Predators (8-4-5) on Friday, January 1, 2027 at 2:00 PM ET, at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN. TV: Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Nashville Predators vs Florida Panthers.

NHLFriday, January 1, 2027
Florida Panthers logoFlorida Panthers10-7-2
2:00 PM ETJan 1, 2027
Nashville Predators logoNashville Predators8-4-5
DateJan 1, 2027
Time2:00 PM ET
VenueBridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
TVScripps Sports

Team comparison

Florida PanthersNashville Predators
Goals per game
3.2
3.1
Goals allowed per game
2.9
3.0
10-7-2Record8-4-5
5th in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Central Division
6-7Road record / home record6-5
WLLWLLast 5WWWWL
W1StreakW4

Team stats

Florida PanthersNashville Predators
Goals Against Average
3.06
2.82
Shots Against per Game
25.3
28.9
Penalty Kill Percentage
85.7
88.5
Power Play Goals Against
11
6
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.11
3.00
Shots per Game
29.5
26.0
Power Play Goals
19
17
Power Play Percentage
23.5
29.8
Short Handed Goals
1
2
Penalty Minutes
292
118

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Florida Panthers
Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed
Out
Brad Marchand LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve
Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Nashville Predators
Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body
Day-To-Day

Recent form

Florida PanthersWLLWL
Nov 10, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsW 4-1
Nov 8, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 1-4
Nov 7, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsL 3-4
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-3
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsL 3-5
Nashville PredatorsWWWWL
Nov 7, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1
Nov 5, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheW 3-2
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesW 4-1
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 5-4
Oct 29, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 3-4

Season series

Series starts 12/28
Jan 1, 2027FLA 0, NSH 0
Dec 28, 2026NSH 0, FLA 0

Team pages

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and statsNashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators?

The game is on Friday, January 1, 2027 at 2:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

How can I watch Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators?

TV: Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators?

Florida Panthers: 10-7-2. Nashville Predators: 8-4-5.

Who is injured for Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators?

Listed out or doubtful: Florida Panthers: Sandis Vilmanis, Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov, Jonah Gadjovich. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators played?

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

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