The Detroit Red Wings take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, with the puck drop scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. ET. The Red Wings (1-3-0) enter the game off the back of two defeats on the bounce against the New York Rangers. On the other hand, the Predators (0-4-0) aim to get their first points on board.
Here's what you need to know about watching this matchup live.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators game info
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
- Time: 2 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, BSSW and BSSO
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Detroit Red Wings game preview
With only one win this season, the Red Wings will look at this game as an opportunity to push forward and regain some form. Following the two continuous defeats against the Rangers, Detroit will have shored up its tactics on defense and would want to tighten it heading into their fifth game of the season.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
Andrew Copp, Tyler Motte and Tim Gettinger are all currently sidelined for the Red Wings. Tim Gettinger is reported to be the last to return on ice, with no estimated date provided yet for the player.
Nashville Predators game preview
The Predators have started off struggling, and their aim today will be to break the poor run of form against a struggling Red Wings team. Nashville has found the net multiple times, but its defensive issues have left it with no wins in 2024, conceding 11 goals in the last two games.
Nashville Predators injuries
Austin Roest is currently sidelined for the Predators, with the return date for the winger yet to be determined.
Red Wings and Predators key players
Lucas Raymond has been the star player for the Red Wings, with the winger providing four assists over their initial four games. Despite their disappointing defeats this season, Raymond has created the chances for the attackers to score and will aim to continue that form.
Filip Forsberg has been the silver lining in what has been four disappointing defeats for the Predators this season. Forsberg has scored two goals and provided two assists in the first four games as the player aims to surpass his points tally of 94 from last season.