Puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT)
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
TV: NHL Network / FanDuel Sports Network South (FDSNSO) / FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (FDSNDET)
Radio: Detroit Red Wings Radio Network / Nashville Predators Radio Network / SiriusXM NHL / NHL App
Game Context
The Red Wings sit 4th in the Atlantic Division (5th-6th in the Eastern Conference) with 74 points and are firmly in the playoff hunt, holding a wild-card spot but battling for a higher seed in a tight Eastern race. The Predators are 5th in the Central Division (9th-10th in the Western Conference) with 62 points and are clinging to the second wild-card spot in the West. This is a non-conference matchup and the second (and final) meeting of the 2025-26 season. Nashville won the first game earlier this year. A Predators win would give them the season-series edge and a crucial two points at home; Detroit looks to stay hot on the road and keep pace in the East.
Recent Form
Detroit Red Wings (4-4-2 in last 10, 1-1-0 in last 2):
- L 2-5 at Carolina (Feb 28/Mar 1) – dropped fifth time in seven games
- OT W vs. Ottawa
- L vs. Utah
- W vs. Colorado
- L vs. Colorado (recent stretch)
Detroit averages 2.93 GF/G (20th) and 2.97 GA/G (13th). The offense relies on speed and power-play efficiency, but recent defensive lapses have shown.
Nashville Predators (4-2-4 in last 10, 1-1-1 in last 3):
- OT L 2-3 vs. Dallas (Feb 28/Mar 1) – blew 2-0 lead
- W 4-2 vs. Chicago (Feb 26) – third-period rally
- L vs. Washington
- OT L vs. Minnesota
- W vs. St. Louis
Nashville is scoring 2.92 GF/G (21st) but allowing 3.44 GA/G (27th). Home record is solid at 16-12-3; they’ve been streaky but dangerous when rolling.
Injury Report
Detroit Red Wings
- No reported injuries. Fully healthy roster available.
Nashville Predators
- Adam Wilsby (D) — Day-to-Day (lower body; missed recent game vs. Dallas, questionable)
- No other major absences reported; core group (Forsberg, Stamkos, O’Reilly, Saros) expected to play.
Key Player Matchups
- Top Lines: Dylan Larkin / Alex DeBrincat / Lucas Raymond (DET) vs. Filip Forsberg / Steven Stamkos / Ryan O’Reilly (NSH) — Larkin (28G-26A) and DeBrincat (30G-28A) provide Detroit’s speed and finishing; Forsberg and Stamkos give Nashville veteran scoring punch.
- Defense/Physicality: Moritz Seider (DET, 7G-33A, +14) vs. Predators shutdown pairs — Seider’s mobility tests Nashville’s transition game.
- Goalie Duel: Cam Talbot / Alex Lyon (DET, strong tandem) vs. Juuse Saros (NSH, projected starter) — Saros has carried Nashville; Detroit’s goaltending has been steady (.893 SV%).
- Special Teams — Both teams sit around 22-23% on the PP (mid-pack); Nashville’s PK is slightly better at home.
Series History
- 2025-26 season: Nashville leads 1-0.
- All-time regular season: Competitive, but Detroit has had success in Nashville in recent years.
- Recent trend: Games have been close; total has gone over in several of the last meetings.
Betting Trends
- Predators are strong home favorites vs. Eastern teams and 4-1 in last 5 overall.
- Red Wings are 16-9-2 on the road and have covered +1.5 at a high rate as slight dogs.
- Total has gone Under in many Predators home games this season; both teams trending lower-scoring lately.
- Detroit 4-4-2 in last 10; Nashville 4-2-4 but 1-1-1 recently.
Game Odds
Detroit Red Wings – 112
Nashville Predators 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 1, 2026
