The Nashville Predators are set to kick off their season at home against the Minnesota Wild. Last season, the Predators finished with a 38-34-10 record, including a 12-10-4 performance against Central Division rivals. They averaged 2.9 power-play opportunities per game, converting 23.1% into goals. Meanwhile, the Wild ended their previous season with a 46-24-12 record and went 18-14-5 in division matchups. They had a 25.2% success rate on power plays, scoring 65 goals from 258 chances. As the new season begins, the Predators have no listed injuries, while the Wild will be missing Filip Gustavsson and Brock Faber due to injuries.
QUESTION: How might the absence of key players like Filip Gustavsson and Brock Faber impact the Minnesota Wild’s performance in their season opener against the Nashville Predators?
Predators host the Wild in season opener
