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October 1, 2026 β’ Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
NHL PREVIEW β’ October 1, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Minnesota Wild (1-0-0, 2 PTS) faces Nashville Predators (0-1-0, 0 PTS) at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.
Minnesota Wild
Visiting Side
Record
1-0-0, 2 PTS
Nashville Predators
Home Side
Record
0-1-0, 0 PTS
Scoring
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIN
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
|
NAS
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Minnesota Wild
VS
46%
Nashville Predators
Projected Score
MIN 4
-
NAS 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Minnesota Wild has a significantly better goal differential (+0.4).
Minnesota Wild
STAT
Nashville Predators
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Nashville Predators plays on familiar turf at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Minnesota Wild Could Win
Minnesota Wild averages 3.1 goals per game offensively.
Why Nashville Predators Could Win
Nashville Predators responds with a scoring rate of 2.7 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Wild's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
17,284
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -148 | O/U: 6.5
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Roman Josi
1
Team Assists
Steven Stamkos
1
Team Goals
Nick Foligno
1
Team Assists
Jared Spurgeon
1
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Minnesota Wild (50.3%)
Nashville Predators (49.7%)
Total Submissions: 31 circles
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