NHL action on Thursday features a matchup in Vancouver, British Columbia between the Nashville Predators (29-27-8) and Vancouver Canucks (19-37-8) at Rogers Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators are 11th and the Canucks 16th in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Canucks: March 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 22.87% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.63% | 11th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.52 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.69 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26.1 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 18.23% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.9% | 32nd |
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Predators vs. Canucks Top Players
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has been important to Nashville's offense this season, putting up 61 points in 63 games.
- Having scored 28 goals and adding 25 assists, Filip Forsberg is an important piece of the offense for Nashville through 64 games.
- Steven Stamkos has contributed 51 points for Nashville in 64 games this season, netting a goal on 20.1% of his shots and putting up 31 goals and 20 assists.
- As Nashville's top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 23 wins and 19 losses this season while allowing 148 goals with 1,237 saves.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has recorded 13 goals and 25 assists in 56 games for Vancouver, good for 38 points.
- Filip Hronek is one of the impact players on offense for Vancouver with 35 total points (0.5 per game), with six goals and 29 assists in 64 games.
- Jake DeBrusk has 32 points so far, including 14 goals and 18 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has a 7-21-5 record this season, with an .876 save percentage (61st in the league). He has 841 saves, and has allowed 119 goals (3.6 goals against average).
Predators vs. Canucks Injury Report
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out (Lower Body)
Canucks
Filip Chytil: Out (Face),
Thatcher Demko: Out For Season (Hip),
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body),
Evander Kane: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Bruins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Blackhawks | W 6-3 | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Jets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Senators | L 2-0 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |