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The NHL schedule on Thursday features a game between the Nashville Predators (26-24-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (22-26-9), starting at 8 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Predators are 10th in the Western Conference (59 points), while the Blackhawks are 13th in the Western Conference (53 points).
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Predators vs. Blackhawks: Feb. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 21.76% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.00% | 13th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.65 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 20th |
| Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 19.14% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.63% | 1st |
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Predators vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has been important to Nashville's offense this season, racking up 56 points in 57 games.
- Filip Forsberg has 47 points (24 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 57 games, Steven Stamkos has proven himself as another option for Nashville. He has 44 points (28 goals and 16 assists).
- In the 44 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .892, 42nd in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 23 goals and 29 assists in 44 games for Chicago add up to 52 total points on the season.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has collected 42 points this season, with 25 goals and 17 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky's 10 goals and 20 assists add up to 30 points this season.
- Spencer Knight has a 16-16-7 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (15th in the league). He has 1,003 saves, and has allowed 102 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Predators vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Predators
None
Blackhawks
Wyatt Kaiser: Out (Lower Body),
Colton Dach: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Jason Dickinson: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Blues | W 6-5 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Wild | L 6-5 | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Sharks | W 6-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-0 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Jets | - | Away |