The Dallas Stars (50-25-6) hit the ice against the Nashville Predators (29-44-8) as a part of Wednesday's NHL schedule, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank third while the Predators are 14th in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Predators: April 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 22.54% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.14% | 5th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 21.78% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.01% | 8th |
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Stars vs. Predators Top Players
Stars
- A productive offensive player this season for Dallas, Mikko Rantanen has put up 88 points.
- Having scored 30 goals and adding 51 assists, Matt Duchene is a top contributor for Dallas through 81 games.
- Dallas' scoring effort is aided by Jason Robertson's 81 points. He's contributed 44 assists.
- Jake Oettinger (36-17-4) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Dallas.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg's 74 points make him an important offensive option for Nashville. He has recorded 31 goals and 43 assists in 81 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault is a top offensive contributor for Nashville with 55 total points this season. He has scored 20 goals and added 35 assists in 77 games.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos is among the top offensive players on the team with 51 total points (27 goals and 24 assists).
- Juuse Saros is 19-31-6 this season, amassing 1396 saves and allowing 166 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Stars vs. Predators Injury Report
Stars
Nils Lundkvist: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Miro Heiskanen: Out (Knee),
Esa Lindell: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Mason Marchment: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Thomas Harley: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Tyler Seguin: Day-To-Day (Hip)
Predators
Jeremy Lauzon: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Adam Wilsby: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Roman Josi: Out (Upper Body),
Colton Sissons: Out (Lower Body),
Andreas Englund: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | Jets | L 4-0 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 5-3 | Home |
| 4/14/2025 | Red Wings | L 6-4 | Away |
| 4/16/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 4-3 | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Golden Knights | L 5-3 | Away |
| 4/14/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 7-3 | Home |
| 4/16/2025 | Stars | - | Home |