The New York Rangers (18-15-4) visit the Nashville Predators (14-16-4) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on December 21, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are 11th in the Eastern Conference and the Predators rank 15th in the Western Conference.
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Rangers vs. Predators: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 7th |
| Shots | 26.1 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 19.32% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 16th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 31st |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.76% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.65% | 11th |
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Rangers vs. Predators Top Players
Rangers
- With 13 goals and 23 assists this season, Artemi Panarin is one of New York's leading contributors (36 points).
- Mika Zibanejad has 12 goals and 15 assists for New York to compile 27 total points (0.7 per game).
- New York's scoring effort is aided by Adam Fox's 27 points. He's contributed 23 assists.
- Across 29 games played, Igor Shesterkin has a goaltending record of 15-11-3. During those games, he's allowed 74 goals while recording 729 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 10 goals and 18 assists in 34 games for Nashville add up to 28 total points on the season.
- Filip Forsberg is one of the top contributors for Nashville with 27 total points (0.8 per game), with 15 goals and 12 assists in 34 games.
- Luke Evangelista has scored five goals on the season, chipping in 19 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 13-11-3 on the season, allowing 77 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 669 saves with an .897 save percentage (36th in the league).
Rangers vs. Predators Injury Report
Rangers
Adam Fox: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Canucks | L 3-0 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Blues | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Flyers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Blues | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |