Predators host Wild for NHL season opener at Bridgestone Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Nashville Predators are facing the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena in their regular season opener on October 1. This matchup features several new players on the Predators' roster, including Mavrik Bourque, Jack Drury, and Nils Hoglander, alongside veterans like Filip Forsberg and Roman Josi. The Wild, coming off a second-round playoff exit last season, rely on star Kirill Kaprizov and defenseman Quinn Hughes. Both teams aim for a strong start to the season with Juuse Saros in goal for Nashville and Filip Gustavsson for Minnesota. Live updates are available as the game is underway.
- •Predators open the season against the Wild on October 1.
- •Nashville has nine new players on the opening night roster.
- •Kirill Kaprizov is the key player for the Wild.
- •Juuse Saros and Filip Gustavsson are the starting goalies.
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