Considering the Nashville Predators only started playing in the National Hockey League (NHL) in the late 1990s, they have a strong record of making the postseason, having reached the playoffs 15 times in their 24 seasons. The highlight was in 2017 when they made the Stanley Cup Finals, sadly losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Preds are currently sitting mid-table in the Central Division with just a few months before the end of the regular season and the playoff places are decided. Fans will be hoping to see greats like Roman Josi as well as new signings like Nino Niederreiter and Ryan McDonagh push for a playoff spot.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
John Hynes (USA)
Goaltenders
#32 – Kevin Lankinen (FIN)
#74 – Juuse Saros (FIN)
Defensemen
#90 – Mark Borowiecki (CAN)
#45 – Alexandre Carrier (CAN)
#14 – Mattias Ekholm (SWE) “A”
#57 – Dante Fabbro (CAN)
#59 – Roman Josi (SUI) “C”
#3 – Jérémy Lauzon (CAN)
#27 – Ryan McDonagh (USA)
Forwards
#95 – Matt Duchene (CAN)
#9 – Filip Forsberg (SWE) “A”
#8 – Cody Glass (CAN)
#64 – Mikael Granlund (FIN) “A”
#17 – Mark Jankowski (CAN)
#84 – Tanner Jeannot (CAN)
#92 – Ryan Johansen (CAN) “A”
#22 – Nino Niederreiter (SUI)
#82 – Tommy Novak (USA)
#75 – Juuso Pärssinen (FIN)
#10 – Colton Sissons (CAN)
#36 – Cole Smith (USA)
#13 – Yakov Trenin (RUS)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
Nashville Predators have already played NHL Preseason, and NHL Regular Season games this season. Their first game of the regular season was against the Dallas Stars on 13 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Minnesota Wild on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 Nashville Predators schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Predators will play Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets in their own division, the Central Division. They will also play Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, and Vegas Golden Knights from the other Western Conference division, the Pacific Division.
Due to their geographical location, the Predators do not have any significant rivals apart from the other teams within their division.
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Nashville Predators have reached the NHL playoffs 15 times in their history. They have never won the Stanley Cup.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee is the home rink of the Nashville Predators. The arena has a capacity of just over 17,150 for ice hockey games. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $10 for basic tickets to $30,480 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $37.
Standard Tickets
The Bridgestone Arena has standard seating tickets on 2 main tiers:
- Lower (100 Level) – the lowest level of the arena with seats close to the ice, these are typically the most expensive standard tickets
- Balcony (300 Level) – you will be sat further away from the ice than in other tiers, but these are typically the most affordable tickets
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Glass – as close to the ice as you can get, in these front rows, you’ll be separated from the players by just the plexiglass
- Corner Pub Bench – located between the home and away teams’ benches, giving spectators and unique perspective of the game
- Yuengling Flightdeck – just behind sections 109-111, the Flightdeck has bar-style seating, TV screens, in-seat service, and more
- Lexus Lounge – situated between the Lower (100 Level) and Club (200 Level), the Lexus Lounge offers complimentary food and drinks, a large common area, plush seating, and more
- Club (200 Level) – often known as the Gary Force Acura Level, seats here offer elevated views from just below Balcony (300 Level), and you’ll have shorter waits for concessions and restrooms
- Suites – sitting just above and below the Club (200 Level) tier, suites offer elevated views of the action and the perks of catering and service in a private space
- Hap & Harry’s Taproom - a premium party space for groups of up to 40 people
- 501 Club – sitting just above Section 218, the 501 Club is a suite for up to 80 guests with wait service, catering, comfortable seats, and much more
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Nashville Predators tickets can be priced differently for similar ticket types depending on who they are playing, the day of the week the game is on (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game also change over time and between sellers. Sometimes there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games but waiting can also risk prices going up or tickets selling out if demand is high. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
You can purchase tickets for Predators games online or at the arena box office. Purchasing your ticket online is generally more convenient as you can easily compare options and prices and have the assurance of a guaranteed seat.
How to Get to a Game
Nashville Predators play their home games at Bridgestone Arena, which has nearby parking and is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the Bridgestone Arena parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Nashville Predators game, Fanatics sells official Predators merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Nashville Predators page.