The Nashville Predators host the Utah Mammoth at Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 11 (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network) looking to start 2-0 for the first time since 2022.

The Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in the season opener on Oct. 9, led by a third period, go-ahead goal from Ryan O’Reilly. Nashville (1-0-0, 2 points) was out-shot by Columbus, but Juuse Saros was stellar in net, making 38 saves.

Coach Andrew Brunette confirmed at morning skate that Luke Evangelista would make his season debut against Utah, replacing winger Joakim Kemell. Evangelista signed a two-year, $6 million deal on Oct. 5, ending a long running stalemate over the summer.

Other than inserting Evangelista, the Predators will deploy the same lineup against the Mammoth that got them the win over the Blue Jackets.

Forwards:

Filip Forsberg – Brady Martin – Ryan O’Reilly

Steven Stamkos – Fedor Svechkov – Luke Evangelista

Michael Bunting – Erik Haula – Jonathan Marchessault

Cole Smith – Michael McCarron – Tyson Jost

Defense:

Adam Wilsby – Roman Josi

Brady Skjei – Nick Perbix

Spencer Stastney – Justin Barron

Goaltender: Juuse Saros

The Nashville Predators vs. Utah Mammoth 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 Saturday, Oct. 11

PUCK LINE:  Predators +1.5 at -250, Mammoth -1.5 at +200O/U:  5.5 goalsMONEY LINE: Predators -102, Mammoth -118

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

Record: 1-0-0, 2 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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