Nashville Predators Playoffs 2027
The Nashville Predators are 1-1-0, 2 points, 5th in the Central. They are level on points with the second wild card in the West. Next: at the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT on ESPN+.

Central Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +9 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +9 | |
| 3 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +5 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0-0-1 | 1 | -1 | |
| 7 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 0 | -5 | |
| 8 | 3 | 0-3-0 | 0 | -10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs | L 1-3 |
| Oct 3 | vs | W 2-1 |
| Oct 6 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | vs | 8:45 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 22 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 25 | vs | 8:00 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?
Not today: they are level on points but behind on tiebreakers behind the second wild card in the West.
When is the next Predators game?
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the Toronto Maple Leafs, on ESPN+.
Where do the Predators rank in the Central?
5th with 2 points; Colorado Avalanche lead with 4.
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.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16, eight per conference.
