The Nashville Predators bring their red-hot four-game winning streak to Anaheim's Honda Center, where they'll face a Ducks squad desperate to snap out of their recent two-game skid.
While Nashville's offense has caught fire with nine goals in their last three road games, Anaheim's special teams woes continue as they operate the league's second-worst power play at just 13 percent efficiency.
The stage is set for an intriguing clash between a Predators team seeking their fifth straight victory and a Ducks side that claimed the only previous meeting between these clubs this season.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators matchup, our predictive model gives the Preds a 70% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Pre-game probabilities
Nashville Predators
Moneyline
Win %
70%
30%
Anaheim Ducks
Nashville Predators: 70% win probability
- Hot streak momentum (Won last 4 games before most recent loss)
- Better goal differential (-41 vs Ducks' -28)
- Superior road performance (25 wins vs Ducks' 28 total wins)
Anaheim Ducks: 30% win probability
- Poor recent form (Lost 3 of last 5 games - LLWLL)
- Defensive struggles (203 goals against, ranking bottom 5 in conference)
- Scoring difficulties (175 goals scored, third-lowest in Western Conference)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators preview
The red-hot Nashville Predators roll into Honda Center riding a four-game winning streak, looking to even up their season series with the Ducks in what's shaping up to be a compelling Friday night matchup.
Filip Forsberg has been the driving force behind Nashville's recent surge, leading the team with an impressive 59 points, while Troy Terry continues to be Anaheim's offensive catalyst with 48 points on the season.
The Ducks' home ice hasn't exactly been a fortress lately - they've leaked 12 goals in their last three games at Honda Center, which could spell trouble against a Predators team that's found their scoring touch with nine goals in their last three road outings.
Special teams could be the difference-maker tonight - Nashville's power play has been clicking at over 20%, while Anaheim's penalty kill ranks a concerning 27th in the league.
The goaltending battle pits Nashville's veteran Juuse Saros, who's coming off a solid 25-save performance, against Anaheim's Ville Husso, who's looking to bounce back after a tough outing.
These teams have history - the Predators have dominated recent matchups with a 7-3 record in their last 10 meetings, though the Ducks grabbed the first game of this season's series.
With Anaheim trying to snap a two-game skid and Nashville hunting their fifth straight win, expect an intense battle between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators form
Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators head to head
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Nashville Predators
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