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The Thursday NHL schedule includes the Anaheim Ducks (42-33-6) visiting the Nashville Predators (38-33-10) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks rank seventh in the Western Conference with 90 points and the Predators are ninth in the Western Conference with 86 points.
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Ducks vs. Predators: April 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 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+
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 29th |
| Shots | 30.6 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 18.60% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.95% | 25th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 25th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.55% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.67% | 6th |
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Ducks vs. Predators Top Players
Ducks
- One of Anaheim's top offensive players this season is Cutter Gauthier, who has put up 68 points in 75 games.
- With 29 goals and 36 assists, Leo Carlsson is one of the top offensive options for Anaheim with his 65 points (0.8 per game).
- On 195 shots (for 23 goals) and 37 assists, Beckett Sennecke has contributed 60 points this season.
- In 56 games played this season, Lukas Dostal (30-20-4) has given up 169 goals.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg's 73 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Nashville. He has recorded 38 goals and 35 assists in 81 games.
- Ryan O'Reilly has helped lead the offense for Nashville this season with 25 goals and 48 assists.
- Steven Stamkos has 63 points so far, including 40 goals and 23 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 28-21-8 on the season, giving up 176 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 1,480 saves with an .894 save percentage (38th in the league).
Ducks vs. Predators Injury Report
Ducks
Jansen Harkins: Out (Upper Body),
Chris Kreider: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Radko Gudas: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Ross Johnston: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Petr Mrazek: Out For Season (Lower Body)
Predators
Nicolas Hague: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Sharks | W 6-1 | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Wild | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/16/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Mammoth | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Wild | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/16/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |