Flames and Predators Clash in Nashville Seeking Redemption
The Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators are set to face off in an afternoon showdown at Bridgestone Arena, and both teams are walking into this one desperate to turn their luck around. The Flames, who sit at 2-8-2 after a rough start to the 2025–26 NHL season, are hoping a new month will bring better fortunes. Meanwhile, the Predators have dropped three straight and are just as eager to find their footing again. It’s one of those matchups where pride and momentum are both on the line.
Calgary enters the game after a tough 4-3 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators, which followed another narrow defeat against the Maple Leafs earlier in the week. The silver lining? The Flames’ offense finally seems to be waking up. After struggling to find the net early in the campaign, they’ve scored 14 goals over their last four games. Players like Yegor Sharangovich have stepped up — he recently notched his 200th career point, joining an elite list of Belarusian-born NHLers to hit that milestone. Nazem Kadri has also been a bright spot, leading the team with nine points and showing the kind of spark Calgary badly needs.
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But for every goal the Flames score, defensive lapses have continued to haunt them. Goaltender Dustin Wolf has faced a heavy workload and tough outings, posting a 2-7-1 record with a 3.44 goals-against average. The message from within the locker room is clear: fewer mistakes and more consistency. As Sharangovich put it, everyone’s tired of losing — the hunger to turn things around is real.
On the other side, Nashville has had its share of frustrations too. The Predators’ 4-1 loss to the Flyers on Thursday marked their third straight defeat. They’ve scored two or fewer goals in nine of their 12 games, a stat that speaks volumes about their offensive struggles. Matthew Wood’s first career NHL goal was one of the few bright spots from that outing, while veterans like Ryan O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg continue to shoulder much of the scoring load.
Predators head coach Andrew Brunette admitted after the last game that the team’s effort has been strong, but luck and execution haven’t followed. Missing captain Roman Josi due to an upper-body injury hasn’t helped either. Despite that, Nashville remains dangerous, especially at home, and they’ll be celebrating a special moment during this matchup — longtime broadcasters Pete Weber and Terry Crisp will be honored by being inducted into the Predators’ Golden Hall.
So, as these two struggling teams collide, it’s more than just another regular-season game. It’s a test of character and resilience. Both sides are eager to flip the page on a disappointing October and set the tone for November. Whether it’s the Flames finding their scoring rhythm or the Predators breaking their skid, one thing’s certain — someone’s drought is about to end in Music City.
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