With 30 games left, Nashville (18-27-7, 43 points) has a good chance of earning a top selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. According to Money Puck, the Predators have an 8.5% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick in the draft lottery.

The Nashville Predators will face the Buffalo Sabres in this NHL matchup at the KeyBank Center on Friday, January 31st. WATCH: Predators vs Sabres Live | Stream free on Fubo The Predators' offense runs through Filip Forsberg,

The Nashville Predators (18-27-7) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-6) as a part of Friday’s NHL slate, starting at 8:30 PM ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Predators rank 14th in the Western Conference with 43 points and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference with 38 points.

The Nashville Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault and the Chicago Blackhawks’ Teuvo Teravainen will be two of the most exciting players to watch when these teams play on Friday at 8:30 PM ET, at United Center.

The Buffalo Sabres will try to carry momentum from their recent win into their showdown with the Nashville Predators on Friday, January 31 (1/31/2025) at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. How to watch: Stream Buffalo Sabres hockey on fuboTV (free trial). Time: 7 p.m. ET

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