The Carolina Hurricanes (21-9-2) visit the Nashville Predators (13-15-4) during Wednesday's NHL slate, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first in the Eastern Conference (44 points), while the Predators are 14th in the Western Conference (30 points).
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Hurricanes vs. Predators: Dec. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- 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 | 3.25 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 10th |
| Shots | 32.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.15% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.78% | 20th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 17.65% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.73% | 13th |
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Hurricanes vs. Predators Top Players
Hurricanes
- Seth Jarvis is one of Carolina's leading contributors this season with 26 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 17.6%.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 17 assists, Sebastian Aho is excelling for Carolina through 32 games.
- Carolina's offensive effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere's 26 points. He's contributed 21 assists.
- Frederik Andersen (5-7-2) has a 3.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .874 for Carolina.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 10 goals and 16 assists in 32 games for Nashville add up to 26 total points on the season.
- Filip Forsberg is one of the top contributors for Nashville with 25 total points (0.8 per game), with 14 goals and 11 assists in 32 games.
- Nashville's Luke Evangelista is among the top offensive players on the team with 23 total points (four goals and 19 assists).
- Juuse Saros is 12-10-3 in 25 games this season, conceding 71 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 617 saves and an .897 save percentage (35th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Predators Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body),
Cole Smith: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Blues | W 7-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Avalanche | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Blues | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | - | Away |