NHL play on Wednesday features a matchup in Nashville, Tennessee between the Minnesota Wild (33-14-10) and Nashville Predators (26-23-6) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are second (with 76 points) and the Predators 11th (58 points) in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Predators: Feb. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 25.13% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.08% | 23rd |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.47% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.86% | 11th |
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Wild vs. Predators Top Players
Wild
- One of Minnesota's top offensive options this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has put up 69 points in 57 games.
- Having scored 29 goals and adding 29 assists, Matthew Boldy is a strong contributor for Minnesota through 53 games.
- Through 51 games, Quinn Hughes has proven himself as a contributor for Minnesota. He has 55 points (five goals and 50 assists).
- Filip Gustavsson (19-9-6) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .909 for Minnesota.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has collected 20 goals and 33 assists in 55 games for Nashville, good for 53 points.
- Filip Forsberg has totaled 45 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 23 goals and 22 assists.
- Steven Stamkos has posted 27 goals on the season, adding 14 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 21-17-4 in 43 games this season, conceding 128 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 1,066 saves and an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Wild vs. Predators Injury Report
Wild
Jesper Wallstedt: Out (Illness),
Marcus Foligno: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Nicolas Hague: Out (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Flames | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Oilers | W 7-3 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 2/27/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Devils | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Blues | W 6-5 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Stars | - | Away |