The Saturday NHL schedule features the Carolina Hurricanes (16-8-2) hosting the Nashville Predators (10-13-4) at Lenovo Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference and the Predators rank 14th in the Western Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Predators: Dec. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 11th |
| Shots | 33.1 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 13.16% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.26% | 21st |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 15.12% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.14% | 11th |
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Hurricanes vs. Predators Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's leading contributors this season with 25 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 12.3%.
- Seth Jarvis is another of Carolina's important contributors currently with 23 total points (16 goals and seven assists) to his name.
- On 31 shots (for three goals) and 16 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 19 points this season.
- In the 14 games Frederik Andersen has played this season, his save percentage is .874, 63rd in the league.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 21 points make him a vital offensive option for Nashville. He has nine goals and 12 assists in 27 games.
- Luke Evangelista has collected 18 points this season, with four goals and 14 assists.
- Filip Forsberg has earned nine goals on the season, chipping in eight assists.
- Juuse Saros is 9-9-3 in 21 games this season, conceding 58 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 502 saves and an .896 save percentage (36th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Predators Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body),
K'Andre Miller: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Out (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Undisclosed)
Predators
Nick Perbix: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body),
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Lower Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Jets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Flames | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Flames | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Panthers | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |