Coming off a 3-0 shutout win in Vancouver, the Nashville Predators play the Calgary Flames on Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Juuse Saros made 27 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and Steven Stamkos scored his 12th goal to lead the Predators to their first win of 2025 on Friday. The Predators remain in seventh place in the Central Division, three points ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Nashville (12-20-7, 31 points) also saw the debut of forward Ozzy Wiesblatt and the return of defenseman Spencer Stastney. Lineup changes were needed due to injuries to Adam Wilsby, Jeremy Lauzon, Tommy Novak and Cole Smith.
Calgary (18-13-7, 43 points) is in fifth place in the Pacific Division, having lost 5-3 to the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday. Goal scoring has been an issue for the Flames – they rank 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.66). Jonathan Huberdeau leads the Flames with 16 goals and 13 assists.
The Flames will start either Dustin Wolf or Dan Vladar in net, while the Predators will likely turn to Justus Annunen on the second half of a back-to-back.
The Nashville Predators vs. Calgary Flames game will be televised by FanDuel Sports Network South with streaming available via FUBO and ESPN+ (outside of the Nashville TV market).
Odds according to BetMGM on Saturday, Jan. 4
All times Central; Games on FanDuel Sports Network South unless otherwise noted
Record: 12-20-7, 31 points
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