Final/OT
September 22, 2026 β’ Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
NHL PREVIEW β’ September 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0-1, 3 PTS) faces Nashville Predators (1-1-0, 2 PTS) at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Visiting Side
Record
1-0-1, 3 PTS
Nashville Predators
Home Side
Record
1-1-0, 2 PTS
Scoring
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TAM
|
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
|
NAS
|
0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
54%
Tampa Bay Lightning
VS
46%
Nashville Predators
Projected Score
TAM 4
-
NAS 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning has a significantly better goal differential (+0.7).
Tampa Bay Lightning
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 Tampa Bay Lightning Could Win
Tampa Bay Lightning averages 3.6 goals per game offensively.
Why Nashville Predators Could Win
Nashville Predators responds with a scoring rate of 2.8 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Tampa Bay Lightning's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
17,690
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Matthew Wood
2
Team Assists
Roman Josi
1
Team Goals
Jeffrey Viel
2
Team Assists
Pontus Holmberg
1
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Tampa Bay Lightning (50.1%)
Nashville Predators (49.9%)
Total Submissions: 58 circles
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