The Nashville Predators lost 6-2 to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Jan. 6. Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick.

Stamkos scored his 600th goal in a 4-2 win at the Vegas Golden Knights on New Year’s Eve. It came during one of his best scoring runs with Nashville, getting 10 goals in 10 games. The Predators (19-19-4) went 7-3-0 in the stretch to get back into the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.

Despite a strong finish to their road trip, the Predators' battle against elite competition highlighted the fine lines between success and defeat.

Brady Martin, drafted No. 5 overall in 2025 by the Nashville Predators, was injured playing for Canada at the World Junior Championships on Jan. 4.

The Oilers are looking to put an end to some defensive struggles since New Year's Eve and increase their offence, while the Predators are looking to continue their recent run of results that have them competing back near the playoff places thanks to a strong month of December and their offensive turnaround.

Coming off one of the most lopsided wins in franchise history, the New York Islanders look to carry the momentum into a seven-game road trip that begins with Thursday's matchup with the Nashville Predators.

The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Justus Annunen to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension. The extension will begin following the 2025-26 season, keeping Annunen in Nashville through 2027-28.