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GAME DAY: Opening Night, Blue Jackets vs. Preds, October 9
The Nashville Predators begin their 2025-26 NHL season this evening when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Opening Night at Bridgestone Arena. The 7 p.m. CT puck drop is preceded by the annual Opening Night Plaza Party and Player Gold Walk, which begins at 3:30 p.m. CT on the Arena plaza.
The pregame festivities will lead into a fresh campaign for the Preds – a team that is eager to make amends for an underwhelming previous season and prove they’re capable of so much more.
“I think we're all playing with a little bit of a chip on our shoulder,” Preds forward Michael Bunting said. “Obviously, last year didn't go the way we wanted, but I think we're turning the page. I don't think we're going to bring up last year anymore. We're ready to get this thing going… We’ve had a great camp. Guys have worked really hard. I don't know if you guys have been watching these practices, but guys are really working and putting the effort in. So, you see that and that excites you. I think we're all really ready to get this thing going.”
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How to watch Blue Jackets vs. Predators: TV channel and streaming options for October 9
NHL action on Thursday includes a matchup between the Nashville Predators (0-0-0) and Columbus Blue Jackets (0-0-0) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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