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NHL action on Thursday includes the Nashville Predators (27-26-8) hosting the Boston Bruins (34-21-5) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators are 11th in the Western Conference (62 points), while the Bruins are eighth in the Eastern Conference (73 points).
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Predators vs. Bruins: March 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 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+
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 22.91% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.43% | 12th |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| Shots | 27 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.57% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.17% | 26th |
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Predators vs. Bruins Top Players
Predators
- With 22 goals and 37 assists this season, Ryan O'Reilly is one of Nashville's leading contributors (59 points).
- Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville's top contributors currently with 50 total points (27 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- Nashville's scoring effort is aided by Steven Stamkos' 50 points. He's contributed 17 assists.
- Juuse Saros (21-18-6) has a 3.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .892 for Nashville.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has scored 22 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 49 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Boston offense with 71 total points (1.2 per game). He takes 3.1 shots per game, shooting 11.8%.
- Morgan Geekie has helped lead the offense for Boston this season with 33 goals and 22 assists.
- Charlie McAvoy has earned five goals on the season, adding 36 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman is 23-13-3 in 40 games this season, conceding 112 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 1,056 saves and a .904 save percentage (21st in the league).
Predators vs. Bruins Injury Report
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan O'Reilly: Day-To-Day (Face)
Bruins
None
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 4-2 | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Flyers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Penguins | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Kings | - | Home |