The Edmonton Oilers (20-16-6) host the Nashville Predators (19-18-4) as a part of Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers rank fifth in the Western Conference with 46 points and the Predators are 11th in the Western Conference with 42 points.
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Oilers vs. Predators: Jan. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 33.62% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.17% | 18th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 25th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 20.16% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.89% | 9th |
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Oilers vs. Predators Top Players
Oilers
- One of Edmonton's top offensive options this season is Connor McDavid, who has put up 72 points in 42 games.
- Leon Draisaitl is another of Edmonton's major contributors currently with 57 total points (20 goals and 37 assists) to his name.
- Edmonton's scoring effort is aided by Evan Bouchard's 57 points. He's contributed 30 assists.
- In the 17 games Tristan Jarry has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 22nd in the league.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 11 goals and 24 assists in 41 games for Nashville add up to 35 total points on the season.
- Filip Forsberg has scored 31 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 16 goals and 15 assists.
- Luke Evangelista has 30 points so far, including six goals and 24 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 16-13-3 on the season, allowing 91 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 783 saves with an .896 save percentage (38th in the league).
Oilers vs. Predators Injury Report
Oilers
Kasperi Kapanen: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jake Walman: Out (Lower Body),
Tristan Jarry: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Jets | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Bruins | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-2 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Kraken | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Flames | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |