The NHL regular season has started, so we are waiting for a lot of interesting games, among them a duel between Nashville and San Jose. The meeting of these teams at the Bridgestone Arena will take place on October 27 at 03:30 Moscow time. Our portal offers you its forecast for the outcome of this meeting.
Nashville Predators
After an ambiguous last season, the team's composition was updated. The Predators said goodbye to their goalkeepers, going to the rejuvenation of the squad. Due to the lack of free money, no powerful reinforcement was received, several young and promising players were signed. The Predators failed to start the championship, winning only twice in six games, and in the last match they managed to unexpectedly defeat Minnesota on the road with a score of 2:5.
San Jose Sharks
The squad has been noticeably updated in the off-season, especially in the goal line, where absolutely new performers Hill and Rainer will play. The Sharks have a good selection of players, which was shown by the start of the season, where the team performed well defensively and threw a lot. He gave San Jose a series of victories both at home and away, which was interrupted only in the last match on the road against Boston 4-3.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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"Nashville" - Rittich (illness).
San Jose - Knizhov (muscle injury), Truchon-Ville (lower body injury).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with a 3-1 victory for Nashville.
- He has lost only once to San Jose in his last five meetings.
- Nashville has a good streak of two consecutive wins at home against the Sharks.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out a favorite in this confrontation, because both teams are able to show a good game, but do not have stellar lineups. The Predators do not have stability at the start, but they have problems in defense and not always a good implementation, but San Jose now looks balanced and reliable. I think we will have a bright game, with a lot of goals.