The Dallas Stars (0-1) visit the Nashville Predators (0-1) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on October 3, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Stars vs. Predators: Oct. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 2nd |
| Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 28.63% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.32% | 13th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 23.11% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.71% | 6th |
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Stars vs. Predators Top Players
Stars
- Jason Robertson, a productive offensive player a season ago for Dallas, registered 96 points on the season.
- Wyatt Johnston had 45 goals and 41 assists for Dallas last season, totaling 86 points (1.0 per game).
- With 77 points in 64 games last season (22 goals and 55 assists), Mikko Rantanen was a key cog in the Dallas' offensive efforts.
- Across 54 games played, Jake Oettinger had a goaltending record of 35-12-6 last season. During those games, he allowed 138 goals while recording 1,233 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg recorded 40 goals and 35 assists in 82 games for Nashville last season, resulting in 75 points.
- Ryan O'Reilly was a key piece of the offense for Nashville with 74 total points last season. He scored 25 goals and added 49 assists in 81 games.
- Steven Stamkos had 66 points, including 42 goals and 24 assists.
- Juuse Saros had an .893 save percentage (40th in the league) last season, giving up 181 goals (3.2 goals against average). He put together a 28-22-8 record.
Stars vs. Predators Injury Report
Stars
Matt Duchene: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
None
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Blues | L 4-0 | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/5/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/8/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Wild | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 10/6/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Senators | - | Away |