86
PTS · 38-34-10
Nashville's Smashville nickname predates one of its most famous traditions: fans throwing catfish onto the ice during playoff runs, a superstition born in 2003 that echoes Detroit's octopus toss. The Predators' defense-first identity took shape under longtime captain Shea Weber and goaltender Pekka Rinne, who anchored a run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. Broadway's honky-tonk energy now doubles as game-day tradition at Bridgestone Arena.
NHL#23
Central#6
GP82
GF247
GA269
Diff-22
PT%.524
RW28
Home21-17-3
Road17-17-7
L104-5-1
StreakL2
Scoring leaders
Highest rated
2025-26 · 5V5 player ratings| # | Player | Off | Def | PP | PK | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattias Ekholm | 94 | 65 | 51 | 64 | 98 |
| 2 | Roman Josi | 91 | 53 | 76 | 59 | 98 |
| 3 | Filip Forsberg | 76 | 41 | 71 | 0 | 91 |
| 4 | Dante Fabbro | 71 | 56 | 0 | 48 | 90 |
| 5 | Mark Jankowski | 56 | 70 | 0 | 55 | 85 |
Line combinations
Apr 16, 2026Roster
Forwards 15
Defense 11
Goalies 3