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NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators, October 31st

NHL Predictions is back with another round of matchup breakdowns, storylines, and stats to set the stage for today's action. Our writers at Last Word On Hockey dig into the details behind every outcome before putting a prediction on the…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:42 PM
NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators, October 31st
Key Things to Know
  • Last Word On Hockey predicts the Tampa Bay Lightning will defeat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Halloween.
  • Steven Stamkos leads the Predators with seven goals and eight assists as he faces his former team.
  • Tampa Bay enters with an 8-3-1 record, while Nashville has dropped seven of its last nine contests.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Nashville Predators for a Halloween matinee at Bridgestone Arena. Tampa Bay enters the matchup with an 8-3-1 record after a 6-4 victory over Winnipeg, while Nashville sits at 4-4-5 having lost seven of their last nine games. Last Word On Hockey predicts the Lightning will earn a tight 4-3 victory.

The game highlights former Lightning captain Steven Stamkos facing his old team while leading the Predators with seven goals and eight assists. Tampa Bay's offence is powered by Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov, though the Lightning must stay disciplined against Nashville's third-ranked power play operating at 31.8 percent.

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