How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators
NHL. Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3-1) at Nashville Predators (4-3-4). Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena. Watch on ESPN+, Scripps Sports or The Spot - MTN.
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Sat, Oct 31 · ET
Where to watch
- ESPN+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
Local channels
- Scripps SportsLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
- The Spot - MTNLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
Preview
The Lightning (7-3-1) visit the Predators (4-3-4) at Bridgestone Arena, Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 PM ET.
The Lightning have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a loss, 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth.
The Predators have won 2 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 6-2 against Colorado Avalanche.
They last met on Sun, Mar 29, 2026, when the Lightning won 3-2.
Players to watch: Brandon Hagel (Lightning's goals leader, 7) and Steven Stamkos (Predators' goals leader, 7).
On the injury report for the Lightning: Yanni Gourde (injured reserve).
The game is on ESPN+.
Injury report
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman D | Day-To-Day | Lower Body |
| Zemgus Girgensons C | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed |
| Yanni Gourde C | Injured Reserve | Hip |
Nashville Predators
No injuries reported.
Head-to-head
- Sun, Mar 29, 2026Nashville Predators 2atTampa Bay Lightning 3
- Tue, Oct 28, 2025Tampa Bay Lightning 5atNashville Predators 2
- Fri, Nov 29, 2024Tampa Bay Lightning 3atNashville Predators 2
- Mon, Oct 28, 2024Nashville Predators 2atTampa Bay Lightning 3
Recent formnewest first
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sat, Oct 24 L 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth
- Fri, Oct 23 L 6-3 at Colorado Avalanche
- Tue, Oct 20 W 6-2 at Vegas Golden Knights
- Sat, Oct 17 W 4-2 vs Vancouver Canucks
- Thu, Oct 15 W 4-3 OT vs Seattle Kraken
Nashville Predators
- Sun, Oct 25 W 6-2 vs Colorado Avalanche
- Sat, Oct 24 L 3-2 OT at Pittsburgh Penguins
- Thu, Oct 22 L 6-0 at Boston Bruins
- Sat, Oct 17 W 5-2 vs St. Louis Blues
- Thu, Oct 15 L 3-2 SO vs San Jose Sharks
Key players
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Goals | Brandon Hagel 7 |
| Assists | Nikita Kucherov 10 |
| Points | Nikita Kucherov 14 |
Nashville Predators
| Goals | Steven Stamkos 7 |
| Assists | Roman Josi 11 |
| Points | Steven Stamkos 14 |
Questions
Is there a free Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators live stream?
No. ESPN+, Scripps Sports or The Spot - MTN needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators on?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators is on ESPN+, Scripps Sports or The Spot - MTN.
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators start?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators starts Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena.
Does StreamEast stream Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators?
No. We don't stream games and we're not the old StreamEast site. We list the official channels and apps showing each game.
Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators?
Players listed as out or doubtful: Yanni Gourde (Tampa Bay Lightning, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.
Who won the last Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators game?
Tampa Bay Lightning won 3-2 on Sun, Mar 29, 2026.
