NHL action on Wednesday includes a matchup in Paradise, Nevada between the Vegas Golden Knights (17-9-11) and Nashville Predators (17-17-4) at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights rank fifth in the Western Conference (45 points), and the Predators are 11th in the Western Conference (38 points).
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Golden Knights vs. Predators: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 24.79% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.15% | 6th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 28 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 18.8% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 12th |
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Golden Knights vs. Predators Top Players
Golden Knights
- A leading offensive player this season for Vegas, Jack Eichel has put up 41 points.
- Mitchell Marner is another of Vegas' important contributors currently with 40 total points (nine goals and 31 assists) to his name.
- On 59 shots (for 12 goals) and 18 assists, Ivan Barbashev has contributed 30 points this season.
- Akira Schmid (11-3-4) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Vegas.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 34 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Nashville. He has put up 11 goals and 23 assists in 38 games.
- Filip Forsberg has helped lead the offense for Nashville this season with 16 goals and 14 assists.
- Luke Evangelista has 27 points so far, including six goals and 21 assists.
- Juuse Saros has an .897 save percentage (37th in the league), with 744 total saves, allowing 85 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has compiled a 15-12-3 record this season.
Golden Knights vs. Predators Injury Report
Golden Knights
Shea Theodore: Out (Upper Body),
Adin Hill: Out (Lower Body),
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Eichel: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Sharks | W 7-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |