The Ottawa Senators (23-19-7) hit the ice against the Nashville Predators (23-22-4) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators rank 14th in the Eastern Conference with 53 points and the Predators are 11th in the Western Conference with 50 points.
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Senators vs. Predators: Jan. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 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)
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 24.07% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.11% | 31st |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20.00% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.27% | 13th |
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Senators vs. Predators Top Players
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has been important to Ottawa's offense this season, racking up 50 points in 49 games.
- Having scored 19 goals and adding 25 assists, Drake Batherson is a strong contributor for Ottawa through 46 games.
- Through 49 games, Jake Sanderson has proven himself as a contributor for Ottawa. He has 39 points (10 goals and 29 assists).
- Linus Ullmark (14-8-5) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .880 for Ottawa.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has racked up 47 points (1.0 per game) for Nashville, with 18 goals and 29 assists in 49 games (playing 19:57 per game).
- Filip Forsberg is one of the impact players on offense for Nashville with 39 total points (0.8 per game), with 19 goals and 20 assists in 49 games.
- Luke Evangelista's seven goals and 28 assists add up to 35 points this season.
- Juuse Saros has an .896 save percentage (39th in the league), with 949 total saves, conceding 110 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together a 19-16-3 record this season.
Senators vs. Predators Injury Report
Senators
Linus Ullmark: Out (Personal),
David Perron: Out (Hernia)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Canadiens | L 6-5 | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Avalanche | W 7-3 | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Golden Knights | L 7-2 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Devils | - | Away |