How to Watch, Live Stream Stars vs. Preds

After some much needed rest and relaxation during the Christmas Break, the Nashville Predators are back on the ice tonight at Bridgestone Arena to host the Dallas Stars. It's the second of five meetings between the two clubs this season; the Preds came back to complete a 5-4 overtime win on Nov. 10.
It was during that game in Dallas that Preds forward Viktor Arvidsson suffered a broken thumb. He has been out of the lineup since then, and defenseman P.K. Subban, as well as forwards Filip Forsberg and Colton Sissons have all joined Arvidsson on Injured Reserve. Subban and Arvidsson were with the team on their four-game road trip prior to the break with both players participating in all on-ice practice sessions.
At least one of those names could return for the Predators this week, and anyone would be a welcomed addition, as the team dropped all four games on the aforementioned trip, picking up just one of a possible eight points. However, prior to that excursion, Nashville swept a three-game homestand, and this evening presents a perfect opportunity to reset and get back in the win column with just three games remaining in the 2018 calendar year.

"It's good that we get the break here, get your mind out of this little rut we're in and enjoy some family and some time away from the game," Preds Associate Captain Ryan Ellis said after a Dec. 22 loss in Boston. "Hopefully, we come back hungrier and rested, maybe a bit healthier than we are now and go from there."
Update: The Preds have activated Subban and Arvidsson from IR. In addition, the team has placed defenseman Yannick Weber on IR.

Last Time Out:
The Predators fell to the Bruins by a 5-2 final at the TD Garden last Saturday afternoon. Ryan Johansen and Kyle Turris scored in the loss, while Pekka Rinne made 27 saves in net. Johansen continues to lead the club in scoring with 31 points, followed by captain Roman Josi with 28 and defenseman Mattias Ekholm with 22. Craig Smith is the team's active leading goal-scorer with 10, followed by Ryan Hartman with nine.

The Opposition:
Dallas has collected wins in just two of their last eight games leading into the Christmas Break, including a 3-1 loss to the Islanders on Dec. 23. Tyler Seguin leads the club in scoring with 32 points, followed by Jamie Benn with 30 and former Pred Alexander Radulov with 29. Benn has 15 goals on the season; Seguin and Radulov have 11 goals each. Ben Bishop is 12-9-1 in net for the Stars this season with a .923 save percentage.
All-Time Meetings:
The Predators are 36-38-(1)-5 all-time against the Stars, including a 24-13-(1)-2 record at Bridgestone Arena. Nashville has earned at least a point in seven-straight games versus the Stars (6-0-1), and the Preds have scored at least four goals in seven of their last eight victories over Dallas.

Notables Versus Dallas:
Roman Josi has recorded 21 points (8g-13a) in 28 career contests against Dallas, including a four-point game (2g-2a) on Feb. 25, 2013. Craig Smith has 16 points (8g-8a) in 30 meetings with the Stars, and Ryan Johansen has recorded two multi-point games in his last three appearances versus Dallas. He's recorded 19 points (6g-13a) in 25 career games against the Stars.
When You Go:
Bridgestone Arena doors for tonight's game open at 5:30 p.m. CT. Don't forget to stop by the Predators Foundation area outside of Section 105 to check out unique items up for auction.

Watch & Listen:
Coverage for tonight's contest begins with Predators Live on Fox Sports Tennessee at 6:30 p.m. Willy Daunic, Chris Mason and Kara Hammer have the call on the television side, while Pete Weber and Hal Gill will broadcast on 102.5 The Game and the Predators Radio Network.
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Streaming Info:
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Watch a Live Stream of the game
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