- Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network South
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The Nashville Predators (26-23-6) will host the Minnesota Wild (33-14-10) at Bridgestone Arena this Wednesday.
The Minnesota Wild enters this match after a satisfying 4-3 victory over the Canadiens in their last outing. The Wild had 2 minutes in penalties during this contest. Their offensive prowess was evident, reflected in their scoring performance. Additionally, they converted on 1 of 3 power play opportunities, totaling 4 goals from 24 shots on net.
In terms of scoring ability, the Minnesota Wild have netted 186 goals this season (ranked 7th in the NHL) while allowing 161 goals against. They currently have 76 points, giving them a points percentage of .667. The Wild have capitalized on 47 of 187 power play chances, achieving a conversion rate of 25.13%. While at even strength, they permitted 129 goals while scoring 139. With 1,631 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 11.4%. Conversely, they’ve faced 1,702 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .905. Their opponents have had 146 power play attempts (29th in the league), converting 32 goals from those opportunities.
Filip Gustavsson will be in goal for the Wild. Throughout his career, he has managed 121 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .621. His save percentage is .912 across 9,043 minutes spent in net. Facing 5,944 shots, he has made 5,420 saves, allowing 524 goals, averaging 2.69 goals against per game. His career record stands at 102 wins, 68 losses, and 26 overtime losses, with 195 starts in the NHL.
In their last game, the Predators squared off against the Blues, securing a 6-5 win. Nashville had 2 power play opportunities, converting 1 goal. They netted 6 goals from 28 shots taken during the match.
This season, the Nashville Predators have scored 159 goals and earned 58 points, with a points percentage of .527. They’ve allowed 188 goals, composed of 157 at even strength and 31 while shorthanded. The Predators have totaled 124 goals at even strength and 35 on the power play, ranking 15th overall. With 163 power play opportunities, they possess a conversion rate of 21.47%. Nashville has put up 1,566 shots (14th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.15%, while surrendering 1,604 shots. They’ve achieved a penalty kill rate of 80.86% against opponents’ 162 power play attempts, with a save percentage of 88.3%.
The Predators will likely have Juuse Saros in goal. With a career total of 12,200 saves from 13,373 shots against, he holds a save percentage of .912. Saros boasts a career record of 223 wins, 167 losses, and 42 overtime losses, appearing in 451 games, 434 of which he started. With a total of 21,726 minutes played, his quality start percentage is 58.1%, capturing 252 quality starts. Opponents average 2.70 goals per game against him, totaling 1,173 goals allowed in his career.
Who will prevail in this NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Nashville
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