Nashville Predators Playoffs 2027
The Nashville Predators are 9-7-2, 20 points, 5th in the Central. If the season ended today they would be the WC2 seed and play the Minnesota Wild (C1) in the first round. Next: at the Vegas Golden Knights, Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 PM EST on ESPN+.
Golden KnightsFri, Nov 13 · 10:00 PM EST · ESPN+
Wild C1Then the Avalanche/Mammoth winnerSeason Trend
Central Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wild | 20 | 13-3-4 | 30 | +21 |
| 2 |  Avalanche | 19 | 11-7-1 | 23 | +19 |
| 3 |  Mammoth | 18 | 10-7-1 | 21 | 0 |
| 4 |  Stars | 17 | 10-7-0 | 20 | +8 |
| 5 | Predators | 18 | 9-7-2 | 20 | +4 |
| 6 |  Jets | 19 | 8-8-3 | 19 | -12 |
| 7 |  Blues | 18 | 8-8-2 | 18 | -2 |
| 8 |  Blackhawks | 18 | 4-13-1 | 9 | -37 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full West playoff picture →
Predators Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs  Hurricanes | W 4-1 |
| Nov 5 | at Avalanche | W 3-2 |
| Nov 7 | vs Blues | W 3-1 |
| Nov 10 | at  Kings | W 3-0 |
| Nov 11 | at  Ducks | W 4-2 |
| Nov 13 | at Golden Knights | 10:00 PM |
| Nov 15 | at  Sharks | 9:00 PM |
| Nov 17 | at Wild | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | vs  Penguins | 6:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | at Stars | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 27 | vs Mammoth | 1:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | at  Red Wings | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 30 | vs  Senators | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Nashville Predators playoffs page refreshes after every Predators game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Nashville Predators playoffs FAQ
Are the Nashville Predators in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the WC2 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Nashville Predators play in the first round?
The Minnesota Wild (C1), with home ice to the Wild.
When is the next Predators game?
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 PM EST, at the Vegas Golden Knights, on ESPN+.
How many points are the Predators on pace for?
93 points over 84 games at their current rate (.556 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Predators rank in the Central?
5th with 20 points; Minnesota Wild lead with 30.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.