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The Nashville Predators (2-3-2) will attempt to halt a four-game losing streak when they take on the Vancouver Canucks (4-3) at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Predators vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Predators 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-114)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators (2-3-2 overall) have a -2-2 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Nashville is 1-0-2 (four points) in its three games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Predators scored just one goal, they lost.
- Nashville has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored two goals (1-1-2 record).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals two times, and are 1-1-0 in those games (to record two points).
- In the two games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 1-0-1 record (three points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Nashville is winless (0-2-0).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 2-1-2 to register six points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a 4-3 record this season and are 1-0-1 in games that have needed overtime.
- Vancouver has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Vancouver has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Canucks have scored more than two goals three times and won each of those games.
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and won both times.
- Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-3-0 to record six points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.43 | Goals Scored | 2.86 | 20th |
| 24th | 3.43 | Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 18th |
| 20th | 26.7 | Shots | 25.1 | 28th |
| 22nd | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 23rd |
| 32nd | 8.33% | Power Play % | 17.39% | 23rd |
| 9th | 86.96% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 20th |
Predators vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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