Nashville Predators v Pittsburgh Penguins

In-form Nashville Predators host Pittsburgh Penguins

Nashville Predators meet Pittsburgh Penguins at Bridgestone Arena, Sunday 10:00am (NHL). Pittsburgh Penguins have won 24 of the 34 meetings with Nashville Predators since 2010.

24–10

head to head

Pittsburgh Penguins have won 24 of the 34 meetings with Nashville Predators since 2010.

losses in a row

Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.

wins in a row

Nashville Predators arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

goals — biggest win in the fixture

Biggest margin between these two: Pittsburgh Penguins by 6 goals in 2016-17 (6–0).

0.6 v 0.4

goals a game

Key match-up: Steven Stamkos (Nashville Predators) averages 0.6 goals a game to Nick Robertson's 0.4 (Pittsburgh Penguins).

1 v 0.8

assists a game

Key match-up: Roman Josi (Nashville Predators) averages 1 assists a game to Erik Karlsson's 0.8 (Pittsburgh Penguins).

10/20

at Bridgestone Arena

Nashville Predators have won 10 of their last 20 at Bridgestone Arena.

assists in 2026-27

Steven Stamkos has 8 assists in 16 games for Nashville Predators in 2026-27.

Head to head

10Nashville Predators

24Pittsburgh Penguins

34 meetings since 2010 · average score Nashville Predators 2.1, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.1

25 Oct 26Pittsburgh Penguins3–2PPG Paints Arena

17 Nov 25Pittsburgh Penguins4–0Avicii Arena

15 Nov 25Nashville Predators2–1Avicii Arena

2 Feb 25Pittsburgh Penguins3–0PPG Paints Arena

20 Dec 24Pittsburgh Penguins5–4Bridgestone Arena

16 Apr 24Pittsburgh Penguins4–2PPG Paints Arena

Last line-ups

Official team lists aren't out yet — they usually land a day or two before the game. These are each side's line-ups from their last game (Nashville Predators v Colorado Avalanche, Fri, 6 Nov · Pittsburgh Penguins v Boston Bruins, Fri, 6 Nov).

In-form Nashville Predators host Pittsburgh Penguins

Nashville Predators meet Pittsburgh Penguins at Bridgestone Arena, Sunday 10:00am (NHL). Pittsburgh Penguins have won 24 of the 34 meetings with Nashville Predators since 2010.

The big picture

Nashville Predators come in 16th on the ladder; Pittsburgh Penguins are 25th. Nashville Predators have the higher position to protect.

Nashville Predators are 7–9 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.1 against.

Pittsburgh Penguins are 5–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.2 goals for and 3.6 against.

Form

Nashville Predators have won three of their last five and most recently beat Colorado Avalanche 3–2.

Pittsburgh Penguins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Bruins 2–6.

Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.

Nashville Predators arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Head to head

These sides have met 34 times on our records since 2010: Nashville Predators 10, Pittsburgh Penguins 24.

Last time out (2026-27), Pittsburgh Penguins won 3–2 at PPG Paints Arena.

Biggest margin between these two: Pittsburgh Penguins by 6 goals in 2016-17 (6–0).

Players to watch

For Nashville Predators, watch Steven Stamkos (0.6 goals a game, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Ryan O'Reilly (0.4 goals a game, 10 assists in 2026-27).

For Pittsburgh Penguins, watch Nick Robertson (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Evgeni Malkin (0.4 goals a game, 5 assists in 2026-27).

At Bridgestone Arena

Nashville Predators have won 10 of their last 20 at Bridgestone Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Nashville Predators go in as clear favourites.

Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.

Where to watch

ESPNStreaming on Disney+ / Kayo / FoxtelMost NHL games on ESPN via Foxtel (carriage deal renewed Aug 2025); a few Saturday-morning games free on 9Go!/9Now.SubscriptionWatch on Disney+Watch on Kayo Watch on Foxtel

Usual broadcasters for this competition in Australia. Check the guide closer to the game.

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In-form Nashville Predators host Pittsburgh Penguins

Tale of the tape

Head to head

Recent form

Players to watch

Last line-ups