- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network South
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The New Jersey Devils (35-32-2) are set to visit the Bridgestone Arena this Thursday to challenge the Nashville Predators (33-28-9).
In their latest encounter, the New Jersey Devils faced a narrow 2-1 loss against the Capitals. In this match, New Jersey incurred 2 penalty minutes and had 2 power play opportunities but failed to convert any into goals. Their offensive performance was subpar, managing to score just 1 goal from 31 shots attempted.
This season, the Devils have allowed 174 goals while scoring 143 at even strength. Their opponents have made 176 power play attempts (ranking them 31st) and converted 35 into goals. Overall, New Jersey has recorded 183 goals (28th in the league) while conceding 209. They have taken 2,072 shots with a shooting percentage of 8.8%. The team currently holds 72 points with a points percentage of .522. To date, they have faced 1,899 shots against, showcasing a save percentage of .890. The Devils have secured 177 power play chances, successfully scoring 40 goals for a conversion rate of 22.60%.
In goal for the Devils will be Jacob Markstrom. Over his NHL career, Markstrom has participated in 573 games, achieving a record of 262-228-64 and starting in 555 matches. He has faced 1,502 goals against him, with a goals-against average of 2.71. Having encountered 16,108 shot attempts throughout his career, Markstrom has made 14,606 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .907 during 28,396 minutes of play. He boasts 290 quality starts, representing a 52.3% success rate.
In their previous outing, the Nashville Predators triumphed over the Blackhawks with a score of 3-2. They had 3 power play opportunities but were unable to capitalize. Nashville achieved 3 goals on 33 shots during the game.
So far, the Predators have netted 158 goals at even strength and 47 goals on the power play (12th in the league). They have taken 1,968 shots (ranking 16th) with a shooting percentage of 10.42%, while permitting their opponents 2,066 shots. On the season, Nashville has produced 205 goals and 75 points, holding a points percentage of .536. They have surrendered 231 goals in total, including 191 at even strength and 40 when short-handed. Nashville has had 205 power play opportunities, achieving a conversion rate of 22.93% and maintaining an 80.86% success rate on the penalty kill, having faced 209 power play attempts.
Guarding the net for the Predators will be Juuse Saros. Saros has compiled a career record of 227-169-45, logging 460 games. His quality start rate stands at 57.8%, reaching 256 quality starts throughout his career. Out of 13,658 shots faced, he has made 12,457 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .912. Saros has allowed an average of 2.71 goals per game over his career, having conceded a total of 1,201 goals while playing for 21,749 minutes in 443 starts.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash on the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back the New Jersey Devils
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