Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators

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The Nashville Predators (38-33-10) will host the Anaheim Ducks (42-33-6) in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT, marking their third matchup of the season.

WTOP News, the Predators recently suffered a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, a game in which Luke Evangelista scored two goals. The Predators have a -24 scoring differential (238 goals scored, 262 allowed) and are 21-16-3 at home.

The Ducks have a 42-33-6 overall record, with 18-20-2 on the road, and rank seventh in the league with 320 total penalties (4.0 per game). The Predators previously defeated the Ducks 5-0 in their earlier meeting this season.

Key performers include Predators' Ryan O'Reilly (25 goals, 48 assists) and Ducks' Cutter Gauthier (40 goals, 28 assists). Recent form shows the Predators at 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and the Ducks at 2-6-2.

Injuries include Predators' Nicolas Hague (day to day, upper-body) and multiple Ducks players: Petr Mrazek (out for season, lower-body), Jansen Harkins (out, upper body), Ross Johnston (out, lower-body), Chris Kreider (day to day, illness), and Radko Gudas...