Games / NHL / Dec 18, 2026

Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Nashville Predators (8-4-5) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: Scripps Sports, MSG2, MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators.

NHLFriday, December 18, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

7:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateDec 18, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVScripps Sports, MSG2, MSGSN

Team comparison

Nashville PredatorsNew York Rangers

Goals per game

3.1

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.0

2.9

8-4-5Record10-8-1

4th in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

2-4Road record / home record8-2

WWWWLLast 5LWWWL

W4StreakL1

Team stats

Nashville PredatorsNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

2.82

2.90

Shots Against per Game

28.9

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

88.5

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

2.95

Shots per Game

26.0

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

29.8

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

118

186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Out

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 12/18

Mar 23, 2027NYR 0, NSH 0

Dec 18, 2026NSH 0, NYR 0

Team pages

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers?

TV: Scripps Sports, MSG2, MSGSN.

What are the records of the Nashville Predators and New York Rangers?

Nashville Predators: 8-4-5. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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