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The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the playoffs until their sixth season. Since then, they have consistently reached the postseason with 15 appearances in 25 seasons. They reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2017 but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Predators are known for their raucous fanbase and atmosphere that often includes throwing a catfish onto the ice and regularly involves country music stars. 

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Kraken – 11/20/24
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The Nashville Predators take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (6-10-3) at KRAKEN (9-9-1) 10 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, TVAS Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Gustav NyquistSteven Stamkos — Colton Sissons — Luke EvangelistaJuuso Parssinen — Tommy Novak — Jonathan MarchessaultCole Smith — Michael McCarron — Zachary L’Heureux Brady Skjei — Roman JosiJeremy Lauzon — Alexandre CarrierMarc Del Gaizo — Luke Schenn Juuse SarosScott Wedgewood Scratched: Mark Jankowski, Adam Wilsby, Philip Tomasino Injured: None Status report Latest for THW: Kraken projected lineup…

Predators Made Mistake Placing Dante Fabbro on Waivers
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The Columbus Blue Jackets recently claimed defender Dante Fabbro off of waivers from the Nashville Predators and while he started slow this season, letting him go for nothing was a surprise. Both teams have come out of the gates a bit slow, but they are supposed to be in two different categories right now. Related: Flames Have Potential Centre Ice Trade Target on the Predators The Predators had a plan to go all in and push for a Stanley Cup, which was made clear with the signings of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei during free agency. On the…

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Canucks – 11/17/24
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The Nashville Predators take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (5-10-3) at CANUCKS (9-4-3) 10 p.m. ET; SNP, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Gustav NyquistJonathan Marchessault — Tommy Novak — Steven StamkosLuke Evangelista — Colton Sissons — Jusso ParssinenCole Smith — Michael McCarron — Zachary L’Heureux Brady Skjei — Roman JosiJeremy Lauzon — Alexandre CarrierMarc Del Gaizo — Luke Schenn Juuse SarosScott Wedgewood Scratched: Mark Jankowski, Adam Wilsby, Philip Tomasino Injured: None Status report Latest for THW: Canucks projected lineup Pius Suter —…

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Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Flames – 11/15/24
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The Nashville Predators take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (5-9-3) at FLAMES (8-6-3) 9 p.m. ET; SNW, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Steven StamkosJonathan Marchesssault — Colton Sissons —…

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Predators – 11/14/24
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The Edmonton Oilers face the Nashville Predators at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (5-9-2) at OILERS (8-7-1) 9 p.m. ET; SNW, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Steven StamkosJonathan Marchesssault — Colton Sissons — Gustav NyquistLuke…

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Avalanche – 11/11/24
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The Nashville Predators take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (5-9-1) at AVALANCHE (7-8-0) 9 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, ALT, TVAS-D Predators projected lineup Steven Stamkos — Ryan O’Reilly — Filip ForsbergJonathan Marchessault — Colton Sissons —…

 

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Predators FAQ

What year were the Nashville Predators founded?

The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise.

When did the Nashville Predators play their first game?

The Predators played their first game on Oct. 10, 1998, versus the Florida Panthers and lost 1-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Nashville Predators?

John Hynes is the current head coach for the Nashville Predators.