Here are the key storylines surrounding the Nashville Predators and their upcoming schedule for the week of March 23-30, 2026.
The Wild Card Push
After sitting near the bottom of the league standings earlier in the season, the Predators have been on an absolute tear to claw their way back into the playoff picture. Coming off a massive three-game win streak (including a decisive 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights), Nashville currently holds the second wild card spot in the tightly packed Western Conference.
Stamkos Making NHL History
Steven Stamkos is cementing his legacy in Smashville. Over the weekend, he scored his 238th career power-play goal, passing Brendan Shanahan for seventh place on the NHL’s all-time list.
He also notched his 101st career game-winning goal, tying Jarome Iginla for 10th all-time.
Fedor Svechkov Secures the Bag
Today (March 23), general manager Barry Trotz announced that the Predators signed 22-year-old forward Fedor Svechkov — their 2021 first-round pick — to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension. He’s been having a solid sophomore season and just set a career-high in assists.
Predators Upcoming Schedule
The Predators have a favorable, home-heavy stretch this week before a quick trip down to Florida. Securing points during this homestand against non-playoff or struggling teams (like the Sharks and Canadiens) will be absolutely critical to keeping their wild card spot safe.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (Central Time) |
| Tuesday, March 24 | vs. San Jose Sharks | Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN) | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 26 | vs. New Jersey Devils | Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN) | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 28 | vs. Montreal Canadiens | Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN) | 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 29 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | Benchmark International Arena (Tampa, FL) | 4:00 PM |
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