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2025-26 Nashville Predators Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals

by Ryan Cobbett - 9/25/2025

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There have been a lot of disappointing seasons in sports history, where high expectations never came to fruition. However, there may not have been a more disappointing season in recent memory than what the Nashville Predators turned in last season. They were projected to be a near 100-point team and a formidable playoff opponent. Despite their lofty expectations, they finished with the third lowest point total in the league with just 68 points. Their -60-goal differential was the third worst mark in the league, and they won just 10 games on the road.

Despite all the big-name acquisitions from last season, they had an awful offense as they averaged just 2.59 GA/G which was the second worst mark in the league. They had a 21.8% PP% and an 81.5% PK%, but their special teams’ play made little difference. Filip Forsberg led the team with 76 points, and he was the only Nashville player to reach the 30-goal mark (31). Jonathan Marchessault followed with 56 points with Steven Stamkos and Ryan O’Reilly followed with 53 points while the trio were the only other Nashville players to reach the 20-goal milestone on the season. Roman Josi led the Predators blueliners with 38 points.

The Predators goaltending did not perform any better than their lowly offense. They ranked 27th in GA/G (3.34) and 27th in SV% (.892). Juuse Saros took a step backwards last season as he allowed 2.98 GA/G across 58 appearances with a mere .896 SV%. Behind him, Justus Annunen and Scott Wedgewood combined to appear in 28 games behind Saros where they allowed 3.43 GA/G.

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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Nashville Predators in 2025-26:

Nashville Predators Key Additions/Losses

Nashville had a quiet offseason this time around after a noisy summer last year. They traded away youngster Jeremy Hanzel in a deal with New Jersey while also dealing Colton Sissons (21 points) and Jeremy Lauzon (28 games) to Vegas. The only other significant loss was Marc Del Gazio who signed with Montreal.

As for the additions, the Predators added Nick Perbix to a two-year deal after the blueliner tallied 19 points in 74 games for Tampa Bay last season. They added defenseman Nicolas Hague in the Vegas deal after Hague had 12 points in 68 games for the Golden Knights last season. Their return in the New Jersey deal was veteran winger Erik Haula who had 21 points in 69 games with the Devils last season.

Nashville Predators X-Factors

Their veterans- Despite their lowly finish last season, Nashville is by no means a young team. Guys like Forsberg, Stamkos, Marchessault, O’Reilly, Josi, Saros, Skjei, and Haula have been around for a long time. They have to step up their game and return to prime like production if Nashville wants to have a chance at returning to the playoff conversation. The depth of this team is concerning and there isn’t a ton of cap space to work with. Locker room leadership will have to be enough in order to get Nashville back to a relevant standing.  

Nashville Predators Goalie Outlook

Saros took a step backward last season. Last year’s 2.98 GA/G was the highest of his career with the .896 SV% being well below his career SV% of .914. His 58 starts last season is concerning after he averaged nearly 65 starts the three previous seasons while he also won less than 30 games for the first time since the 2020/21 season. He is due for a comeback this season and that could play a big piece in whether or not the Predators can snag a wild card. A comeback is desperately needed as Annunen is his backup with Matt Murray waiting if need be. Nashville’s goalie room lives and dies with the performance of Saros.

Grade: B-

Nashville Predators Key Schedule Stretch

Road Games- Nashville won just 10 games on the road last season which was tied for the second lowest mark in the NHL. Out of the playoff teams from last season, the lowest road win total was 16. Nashville will need to find a way to win on the road this season if they wish to compete for a wild card spot. This isn’t a rebuilding roster with shaky rookies; this is a veteran laden team that should not be shook by opposing crowds and the wear and tear of travel. The Predators need to change their road performance this season, or it will be another long season for Nashville.

Nashville Predators Notable Odds

Stanley Cup Champions: +12500

Conference Winner: +7000

Division Winner: +4500

To Make the Playoffs: +290

Hart Trophy- Steven Stamkos: +50000

Hart Trophy- Ryan O’Reilly: +50000

Norris Trophy- Roman Josi: +3500

Vezina Trophy- Juuse Saros: +4000

Nashville Predators Prediction

After such a disappointing season last year, it is hard to see this regime winning any time soon. In fact, Nashville may be long overdue for a total remake of the franchise. Stamkos, Marchessault, Saros, Forsberg, and the other veterans could produce nice returns of future capital. The experiment failed last season and without any significant moves before the new campaign it is hard to imagine the experiment succeeding this season with everyone a year older and a few guys slower than ever before. Stay away from Nashville futures, this franchise is in for a total rebuild.

Under 82.5 Team Total Points

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