The Nashville Predators face the Vegas Golden Knights in a Western Conference matchup, marking the second of three meetings this season. Nashville won the first encounter on New Year’s Eve and enters riding a three-game win streak, including a dominant road victory. Vegas, however, is on a season-high six-game win streak, showcasing resilience in comebacks and strong home play. This game features contrasting styles: Nashville’s recent offensive surge against Vegas’s balanced attack and defensive depth, with both teams dealing with injuries but boasting star power up front.
Venue Location
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
Injury Report
Both teams are managing key absences, with Nashville thin up front and Vegas missing defensive stalwarts. Nashville’s blue line gets a boost with Nicolas Hague’s return, while Vegas relies on depth amid forward injuries.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Predators | Ozzy Wiesblatt | RW | Upper Body | Out (IR, 8-10 weeks) |
| Predators | Jonathan Marchessault | C | Lower Body | Out (IR) |
| Predators | Adam Wilsby | D | Lower Body | Day-to-day (questionable) |
| Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | D | Upper Body | Out (IR) |
| Golden Knights | William Karlsson | C | Lower Body | Out (IR) |
| Golden Knights | Brett Howden | C | Lower Body | Day-to-day (questionable) |
| Golden Knights | Colton Sissons | C | Upper Body | Out |
| Golden Knights | Brandon Saad | LW | Undisclosed | Out (IR) |
| Golden Knights | Carter Hart | G | Lower Body | Out (IR) |
Nashville may turn to Juuse Saros in net after his strong performance, while Vegas features Adin Hill fresh off a win in his return.
Player Matchups
Nashville’s high-scoring attack (20 goals in last five) challenges Vegas’s goaltending, while the Golden Knights’ speed could exploit the Predators’ back-to-back schedule after a physical win.
Ryan O’Reilly (NSH) vs. Jack Eichel (VGK): O’Reilly (hat trick in last game, 39 points) clashes with Eichel (13 points in seven games) in a battle of playmaking centers dictating tempo.
Filip Forsberg/Steven Stamkos (NSH top line) vs. Mark Stone/Pavel Dorofeyev (VGK top line): Forsberg (goal and assists lately) and Stamkos face Stone (17 points in 10 games) and Dorofeyev (two goals last game).
Roman Josi (NSH) vs. Tomas Hertl (VGK): Josi’s offensive defense meets Hertl’s clutch scoring (game-tying goal recently).
Goaltending: Juuse Saros (NSH) vs. Adin Hill (VGK): Saros rebounds from a mixed stretch; Hill (win in return) faces a Predators team averaging 4+ goals lately.
Projected lineups highlight Nashville’s depth forwards against Vegas’s veteran core.
Recent Team Forms
Nashville has surged offensively, scoring 16 goals in their last three wins, while Vegas has been resilient, winning six straight with multiple comebacks.
| Team | Last 5 Games (Most Recent First) | Record | Goals For/Against |
| Predators | W 7-3 @ COL (1/16), OTW 4-3 vs EDM (1/13), W 3-2 vs WSH (1/11), L 0-3 vs CHI (1/10), W 2-1 vs NYI (1/8) | 4-1-0 | 16/11 |
| Golden Knights | OTW 6-5 vs TOR (1/15), OTW 3-2 @ LAK (1/14), W 7-2 vs SJS (1/11), W 4-2 vs MIN (1/10), W 5-3 vs CBJ (1/8) | 5-0-0 | 25/14 |
Series History
Vegas holds a slight all-time edge (12-10-0), but Nashville has won four of the last seven meetings. This season, the Predators are 1-0-0 after a 4-2 road win on Dec. 31, 2025.
Recent meetings:
Dec. 31, 2025: Predators 4-2 (away).
April 12, 2025: Golden Knights 5-3 (home).
March 29, 2025: Golden Knights 3-1 (away).
Jan. 14, 2025: Golden Knights 3-5 (away).
Expect Nashville’s forecheck to test Vegas’s transition defense.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: Vegas is 71.7% implied to win, 6-0 ML in last six.
Puck Line: Vegas 4-1 ATS in last five home; Nashville 3-2 ATS lately.
Over/Under: Over hit in 4 of Vegas’s last 5 (28 of 46 overall); Over in 4 of Nashville’s last 6 road games. Series averaged 6 goals last meeting.
Trends: Golden Knights 6-0 SU in last six; Predators 4-1 SU in last five, but 1-4 in last five at Vegas. Vegas 7-3 Over vs. Central teams; Nashville 5-5 Under on back-to-backs.
Game Odds
Nashville Predators 5.5
Vegas Golden Knights – 245
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 16, 2026
