The Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Nashville Predators in a matchup featuring two teams looking to build on recent victories. The Penguins enter the game with a record of 14 wins, 14 losses, and 5 overtime losses, placing them fourth in their division with 33 points. They are currently on a one-game winning streak. The Predators, on the other hand, hold a record of 9 wins, 17 losses, and 6 overtime losses, ranking eighth in their division with 24 points, also riding a one-game winning streak. Key players to watch include Sidney Crosby for the Penguins, who leads the team with 31 points, and Filip Forsberg for the Predators, who has contributed 22 points this season. Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent momentum as they meet at Bridgestone Arena.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators Game Information
Game Date: December 19, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network South, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Nashville Predators Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 9-17-6
Conference Record: 6-9-3
Division Record: 5-2-2
Streak: 1 win
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 14-14-5
Conference Record: 9-6-4
Division Record: 1-5-1
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Nashville Predators (9-17-6, 24 PTS, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Filip Forsberg, 9G, 13A, 22 PTS
Assists Leader: Roman Josi, 7G, 16A, 23 PTS
Points Leader: Roman Josi, 7G, 16A, 23 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Michael McCarron, 36 PIM
Goalie: Justus Annunen, 1-1-0, 1.53 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-14-5, 33 PTS, #4 in division)
Goals Leader: Rickard Rakell, 14G, 10A, 24 PTS
Assists Leader: Sidney Crosby, 8G, 23A, 31 PTS
Points Leader: Sidney Crosby, 8G, 23A, 31 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Marcus Pettersson, 21 PIM
Goalie: Alex Nedeljkovic, 5-5-3, 3.26 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Nashville Predators Injury Report
Jeremy Lauzon – Lower-body (Out) – The Nashville Predators listed Lauzon as OUT for Tuesday’s (Dec. 17) game versus the Rangers but is possible to return for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game versus the Penguins.
Roman Josi – Lower Body (Out) – The Nashville Predators listed Josi as OUT for Tuesday’s (Dec. 17) game versus the Rangers but is possible to return for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game versus the Penguins.
Austin Roest – Undisclosed (Out) – The Nashville Predators placed F Austin Roest on injured reserve non-roster list on Sunday (Sept. 29).
Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report
Marcus Pettersson – Lower Body (Out) – The Pittsburgh Penguins placed D Marcus Pettersson on injured reserve on Tuesday (Dec. 17).
Nashville Predators Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
December 21, 2024 vs Los Angeles Kings
December 23, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
December 27, 2024 at St. Louis Blues
December 30, 2024 at Winnipeg Jets
December 31, 2024 at Minnesota Wild
January 03, 2025 at Vancouver Canucks
January 04, 2025 at Calgary Flames
January 07, 2025 at Winnipeg Jets
January 11, 2025 vs Washington Capitals
Pittsburgh Penguins Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 at Nashville Predators
December 21, 2024 at New Jersey Devils
December 23, 2024 vs Philadelphia Flyers
December 28, 2024 at New York Islanders
December 29, 2024 vs New York Islanders
December 31, 2024 at Detroit Red Wings
January 03, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 05, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 07, 2025 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
January 09, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
