NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Smashville schedule for the 2026-2027 NHL season has been released — and it comes with a couple of bonuses.
The Nashville Predators said on Thursday that the upcoming season will feature 84 games, two more than usual, for the first time since the 1993-94 NHL season. The schedule will also see a “franchise-record” 42 regular season games at Bridgestone Arena.
The season kicks off on Oct. 1 as the Preds face off against Minnesota.
With dozens of games to potentially check out, the Preds say these are the top 10 home games to watch in Nashville.
2026 games
October 1 vs. Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m. October 3 vs. Dallas Stars at 7 p.m. October 25 vs. Colorado Avalanche at 7 p.m. October 31 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 1 p.m. November 3 vs Carolina Hurricanes at 7 p.m.November 27 vs Utah Mammoth at noonDecember 26 vs Detroit Red Wings at 6 p.m.
2027 games
January 1 vs. Florida Panthers at 1 p.m. February 13 vs. Anaheim Ducks at 12:30 p.m. April 10 vs. Dallas Stars at 5 p.m.
See the full schedule here.
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