Nashville vs Vegas Prediction 14 October 2026
🔊 Nashville return to Bridgestone Arena after a three-game road trip that saw them pick up four points. While that’s a decent haul, the Predators are still searching for answers, having once again let a lead slip away during those games. Vegas, meanwhile, head to Tennessee fresh off a loss to Minnesota that snapped their four-game winning streak. The Golden Knights have posted stronger results overall, but they now face the challenge of playing their second game in as many nights. This presents Nashville with a prime opportunity to capitalize on their opponent’s fatigue and kick off their homestand with a win.
Home and away - two very different stories
📊 Last regular season, Nashville took two out of three games against Vegas. On January 1, the Predators picked up a 4-2 win on the road in Las Vegas, but just two and a half weeks later, they suffered a heavy 2-7 defeat in the same building. Their final head-to-head meeting came in March at Bridgestone Arena, where the hosts claimed a 4-1 victory, with Steven Stamkos netting a brace. That means Nashville managed to score four goals against the Golden Knights twice over the course of the season. Still, Vegas’s lone win was just as emphatic.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - Vegas
They let the lead slip away once again
Six points from five games is a solid start for Nashville. The Predators have suffered just one regulation defeat, but they’re letting opponents claw their way back into games too often. In a recent clash with Toronto, Andrew Brunette’s side built a three-goal cushion, only to fall in overtime (4-5). A similar story played out in Ottawa: another strong opening period, another squandered lead. Discipline has been an issue as well-Nashville took six penalties in their last outing, with the opposition capitalizing on one of the power plays. Ahead of their home matchup against Vegas, the Predators are also facing roster concerns. Justus Annunen and Max Trudeau are sidelined with injuries, while Mavrik Bourque’s status remains uncertain.
In Ottawa, the Predators jumped out to an early two-goal lead. Ross Colton netted his first for the club off a feed from NHL debutant Vitaly Pinchuk. Jonathan Marchessault then converted on the power play, set up by Steven Stamkos. Nashville led 2-0 after twenty minutes, but conceded shorthanded in the second period and allowed the Senators to level the score with less than two minutes left in regulation. In the shootout, Ryan O’Reilly found the net, but Ottawa proved more clinical and claimed a 3-2 win. Matt Murray, making his first NHL start since January 2024, turned aside 18 shots. Brunette praised his goaltender and highlighted the impact of the newcomers, but admitted the team let valuable points slip away on the road trip. Now, Nashville are set for a three-game homestand.
Match Results: Nashville Predators
Three goals conceded in a single period
Vegas have come out on top in five of their first seven games, living up to expectations offensively. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.6 goals per game and are converting on 25% of their power play opportunities. Even when their finishing leaves something to be desired, Ryan Craig’s side find other ways to win. That was evident against Los Angeles: Vegas converted just 6.3% of their shots but still secured a 2-1 overtime victory. Carter Hart played a pivotal role, allowing just one goal despite the Kings generating 2.3 expected goals. Ahead of their trip to Nashville, the Golden Knights will be without Viktor Olofsson.
Things unraveled quickly for Minnesota in the opening period as Matt Boldy, Maksim Shabanov, and Danila Yurov each found the net, putting Vegas in a difficult spot for the remaining 40 minutes. The Golden Knights managed to claw their way back-Rasmus Andersson scored off a Tomas Hertl assist, and William Karlsson finished a two-on-one counterattack to cut the deficit to one. However, they couldn’t find the equalizer, and Joel Eriksson Ek sealed the result with an empty-netter (4-2). That defeat snapped Vegas’ four-game winning streak. Now, with little time to recover, they face a Nashville team that have enjoyed a longer rest and more time to prepare.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Nashville know how to grind out points, but their recent back-to-back losses share a common thread: the Predators built solid leads, only to let them slip away. Against Vegas, such lapses are especially dangerous- the Golden Knights average 3.6 goals per game and consistently capitalize on power play opportunities.
This season, Vegas have claimed 71% of all possible points, compared to Nashville's 60%. Including preseason matchups, the Golden Knights have won four of their last five on the road, while the Predators have dropped two of their previous three at home. While the visitors will be playing their second game in as many nights- a factor that certainly favors the hosts- Vegas’ recent form suggests they’re well positioned to secure at least a draw in regulation. My pick: Vegas to avoid defeat in regulation (X2).
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