NHL action on Tuesday features the Nashville Predators (23-21-4) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (26-17-5) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators sit in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Sabres are seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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Predators vs. Sabres: Jan. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- 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)
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 20.28% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.14% | 13th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 22nd |
| Shots | 27.6 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.44% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.58% | 7th |
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Predators vs. Sabres Top Players
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly is one of Nashville's leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 18.8%.
- With 18 goals and 18 assists, Filip Forsberg is one of the top offensive options for Nashville with his 36 points (0.8 per game).
- Through 47 games, Luke Evangelista has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 34 points (seven goals and 27 assists).
- Across 37 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 19-15-3. During those games, he's allowed 106 goals while recording 935 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled 25 goals and 25 assists in 48 games for Buffalo, good for 50 points.
- Alex Tuch is a leading scorer for Buffalo with 39 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and added 23 assists in 47 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin's seven goals and 28 assists add up to 35 points this season.
- Alex Lyon is 10-6-3 in 21 games this season, conceding 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 521 saves and a .906 save percentage (19th in the league).
Predators vs. Sabres Injury Report
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Out (Ribs),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Josh Dunne: Out (Middle-Body),
Michael Kesselring: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Oilers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Avalanche | W 7-3 | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Golden Knights | L 7-2 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Canadiens | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Wild | L 5-4 | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Hurricanes | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/27/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |