The Dallas Stars (50-25-6) and the Nashville Predators (29-44-8) hit the ice in Nashville, Tennessee on April 16, 2025 at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars rank third in the Western Conference with 106 points and the Predators are 14th in the Western Conference with 66 points.
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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.
- Matt Duchene has 81 points (30 goals, 51 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 213 shots (for 35 goals) and 44 assists, Jason Robertson has contributed 79 points this season.
- In the 57 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .911, the eighth-best in the league.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg's 74 points make him an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 31 goals and 43 assists in 81 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has helped lead the offense for Nashville this season with 20 goals and 35 assists.
- 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 on the season, allowing 166 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 1396 saves 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),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Esa Lindell: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Mason Marchment: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Thomas Harley: Day-To-Day (Rest)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Roman Josi: Out (Upper Body),
Jeremy Lauzon: Out For Season (Lower 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 |