Sat Mar 01 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Predators Face Islanders in Early Matinee Clash
**Nashville, TN –** The Nashville Predators kick off March with an early game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena today at 11:30 a.m. CT. This marks the first of two meetings between the teams this season.
Coming off a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the Predators, despite their current standings, are focused on finishing the season strong. Captain Roman Josi is currently day-to-day with an upper-body injury, with Steven Stamkos filling in as alternate captain alongside Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly. The team also made roster moves, recalling defenseman Marc Del Gaizo and reassigning Jake Livingstone.
Forsberg and Tommy Novak led the scoring against Winnipeg, with Juuse Saros delivering a strong performance in net, making 23 saves. Nashville’s penalty kill was particularly effective, successfully killing off a 5-on-3 power play for the Jets.
Forsberg leads the Predators in scoring with 22 goals and 54 points, followed by Jonathan Marchessault (18 goals, 45 points), Ryan O’Reilly (14 goals, 35 points), and Stamkos (17 goals, 33 points). Saros has a record of 13-24-6. The Islanders, after a recent win over Boston, will counter with Anders Lee and Bo Horvat leading their offense, each with 41 points. Ilya Sorokin guards the net for New York with a record of 21-18-4.
The Predators hold a strong historical record against the Islanders, boasting a 23-9-3 all-time record, including 10-5-2 on the road. Filip Forsberg has a particularly impressive record against New York, and several Predators players are nearing significant career milestones.
**How to Watch:**
* **TV:** FanDuel Sports Network South (Pregame show at 11 a.m. CT)
* **Radio:** 102.5 The Game, Predators Radio Network, and El Jefe (Spanish broadcast)
The matchup promises to be a compelling contest between two teams with different goals but a shared determination to succeed.
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