Stuck in a four-game losing streak, the Nashville Predators host the Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 23.

The Predators (2-3-2, 6 points) lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 21 to continue their losing streak. Ross Johnston had three points, but once again it was Nashville’s offense that struggled. They managed just 28 shots on Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal, only two of which came in the third period with the Predators down multiple goals.

“This is just a game we didn’t execute at the level, we didn’t play at the pace we needed to play,” Brunette said after the loss. “That’s every little stick battle. There’s a reason we took penalties, we were soft on pucks. They were faster. That’s something our concentration has to be higher on next game.”

The Predators will look for rookie Matthew Wood to create a spark against Vancouver (4-3-0, 8 points). Nashville recalled Wood from Milwaukee ahead of the game and he will start his first game of the season. He played six games last season after signing his three-year, entry-level contract on March 29.

The Predators made one other move this week, sending Brady Martin back to the OHL after a three-game trial in Nashville. As per the CHL-NHL agreement, Martin cannot return to the Predators this season. The earliest he can return would be the 2026-27 season.

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The Canucks are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 21 and are dealing with injuries to multiple starters. Forwards Brock Boeser and Teddy Blueger are questionable for the game, while Nils Hoglander and Filip Chytil are on injured reserve.

Connor Garland leads Vancouver with seven points (two goals, five assists) in seven games, while former Predators forward Kiefer Sherwood leads the team with four goals.

Juuse Saros is expected to start for the Predators. Thatcher Demko should get the start for the Canucks.

The Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks game will be televised by FanDuel Sports Network South with streaming available via FUBO and ESPN+ (outside of the Nashville TV market).

Odds according to BetMGM on Thursday, Oct. 23

PUCK LINE:  Predators +1.5 at -275, Canucks -1.5 at +200O/U:  6 goalsMONEY LINE: Predators -110, Canucks -110

All times Central; Games on FanDuel Sports Network South unless otherwise noted

Record: 2-3-2, 6 points

October

November

December

Dec. 2: Calgary FlamesDec. 4: at Florida PanthersDec. 6: at Carolina HurricanesDec. 9: Colorado AvalancheDec. 11: St. Louis BluesDec. 13: at Colorado AvalancheDec. 15: at St. Louis BluesDec. 17: Carolina HurricanesDec. 20: Toronto Maple LeafsDec. 21: New York RangersDec. 23: at Minnesota WildDec. 27: at St. Louis BluesDec. 29: at Utah MammothDec. 31: at Vegas Golden Knights

January

Jan. 1: at Seattle KrakenJan. 3: at Calgary FlamesJan. 6: at Edmonton OilersJan. 8: New York IslandersJan. 10: Chicago BlackhawksJan. 11: Washington CapitalsJan. 13: Edmonton OilersJan. 16: at Colorado AvalancheJan. 17: at Vegas Golden KnightsJan. 20: Buffalo SabresJan. 22: Ottawa SenatorsJan. 24: Utah MammothJan. 27: at Boston BruinsJan. 29: at New Jersey DevilsJan. 31: at New York Islanders

February

Feb. 2: St. Louis BluesFeb. 4: Minnesota WildFeb. 5: at Washington CapitalsFeb. 26: Chicago BlackhawksFeb. 28: at Dallas Stars

March

March 2: Detroit Red WingsMarch 3: at Columbus Blue JacketsMarch 5: Boston BruinsMarch 7: at Buffalo SabresMarch 10: at Seattle KrakenMarch 12: at Vancouver CanucksMarch 15: at Edmonton OilersMarch 17: at Winnipeg JetsMarch 19: Seattle KrakenMarch 21: Vegas Golden KnightsMarch 22: at Chicago BlackhawksMarch 24: San Jose SharksMarch 26: New Jersey DevilsMarch 28: Montreal CanadiensMarch 29: at Tampa Bay Lightning

April

April 2: at Los Angeles KingsApril 4: at San Jose SharksApril 6: at Los Angeles KingsApril 7: at Anaheim DucksApril 9: at Utah Hockey ClubApril 11: Minnesota WildApril 13: San Jose SharksApril 16: Anaheim Ducks

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