The Nashville Predators (18-27-7) host the Buffalo Sabres (22-26-5) during Saturday’s NHL action, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Predators sit in 14th place in the Western Conference with 43 points and the Sabres rank 16th in the Eastern Conference with 49 points.

The Nashville Predators will face the Buffalo Sabres in this NHL matchup at the KeyBank Center on Friday, January 31st. WATCH: Predators vs Sabres Live | Stream free on Fubo The Predators' offense runs through Filip Forsberg,

With 30 games left, Nashville (18-27-7, 43 points) has a good chance of earning a top selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. According to Money Puck, the Predators have an 8.5% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick in the draft lottery.

The Buffalo Sabres will try to carry momentum from their recent win into their showdown with the Nashville Predators on Friday, January 31 (1/31/2025) at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. How to watch: Stream Buffalo Sabres hockey on fuboTV (free trial). Time: 7 p.m. ET

Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators is available to live stream on Prime Video in Canada, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this game. Fans in Canada can watch Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators (plus more Monday Night Hockey fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

Granlund goal puts Sharks on board in second period vs. Penguins San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund scores the first goal of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday

CT, the Chicago Blackhawks host a fellow Toilet Bowl contender, the Nashville Predators. This is the first of back-to-back games before the Blackhawks begin their two-week break for the Four Nations Face-Off.