The Anaheim Ducks (2–2–1) head to Bridgestone Arena to face the Nashville Predators (2–2–2) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Get in on the action with our free NHL picks.
Anaheim Ducks Analysis
Anaheim has started the season with mixed results — flashes of quality offense but some trouble finishing and defending in key moments. The Ducks lost a tight 2–1 game to Chicago on Oct. 20 (Friday) where Lukas Dostal posted 28 saves; Mason McTavish brought them within a goal late but Anaheim came up short in OT. That loss highlighted both the team’s ability to generate chances and its difficulty closing out close games.
Key Player Stats & Trends
Goaltending: Lukas Dostal has been the primary starter; his recent outings have been solid (including the 28-save effort vs. Chicago) but the club needs more goal support.
Special teams: Anaheim’s power play and penalty kill have been middling so far; converting on the man advantage and staying out of the box will be keys in Nashville’s aggressive home arena.
Takeaway: Ducks can score and create chances, but they must be cleaner in the defensive zone and more opportunistic on the power play to win on the road.
Nashville Predators Analysis
The Predators are a balanced squad at home but have been uneven on the road; they’re coming off a 4–1 loss to Winnipeg where they were shut down offensively and went 0-for-4 on the power play. Nashville’s top-end talent (scorers and a mobile blue line) still makes them dangerous, especially at Bridgestone.
Key Player Stats & Trends
Offense/Stars: Filip Forsberg remains the primary offensive catalyst; secondary scoring has been inconsistent and is an area to watch.
Goaltending: Nashville’s goaltending has been league-average early — the club needs bounce-back starts after surrendering four goals to Winnipeg.
Special teams: Predators have struggled on the power play recently (0-for-4 vs. Winnipeg) and will aim to regain efficiency at home.
Takeaway: Nashville’s depth and home-ice edge give them the edge — but they need better special-teams work and more secondary scoring to avoid another frustrating loss.
Standout Players and NotesAnaheim Ducks
Mason McTavish — showed late-game impact vs. Chicago and is a high-energy contributor.
Lukas Dostal — reliable starter who will need another big performance to keep Anaheim in this one.
Nashville Predators
Filip Forsberg — primary offensive driver; expect Nashville to look for him in transition and the slot.
Team special teams / secondary scoring — watchers should check the Preds’ power-play setup (they must rebound after the Winnipeg game).
No major new injuries were widely reported in the pregame previews; both teams announced relatively healthy lineups in early notes. Check the official game page for last-minute scratches.
Predators vs Ducks Prediction Reasoning
This is a classic “young, fast road team vs. veteran-led home club” matchup. Anaheim generates chances and has a goalie who can steal a game; Nashville has the more complete lineup and the home-ice edge. The decisive factor will be Nashville’s offensive ability. We like the Predators to win.
Final Score Projection: Predators 4, Ducks 2Best Picks Predators ML Over 5.5 goals 
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