Ducks vs Predators Prediction: Lineups, Last Games, Injury Report & Best Picks, Where to Watch – NHL 16 April., 2026

Anaheim Ducks take on Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on April 16, 2026, in a key late-season clash. Anaheim are already in the playoff mix but still fighting for better seeding, while Nashville are trying to finish strong after an inconsistent campaign. This matchup brings attacking firepower against structured hockey.

Match Details

Match	Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators
League	NHL
Date	16 April 2026
Venue	Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Time	8:00 PM ET
TV	ESPN+

Team Standings Snapshot

Team	Games	Wins	Losses	Points
Anaheim Ducks	81	42	33	90
Nashville Predators	81	38	33	86

Anaheim are slightly ahead in the standings, but both teams are close in performance level.

Recent Form

Anaheim Ducks Last 5 Games

Date	Opponent	Result
Apr 15	Wild	Loss 2-3
Apr 13	Canucks	Loss 3-4 (OT)
Apr 10	Sharks	Win 6-1
Apr 08	Predators	Loss 0-5
Apr 05	Flames	Loss 3-5

Anaheim have struggled recently, losing momentum with multiple defeats.

Nashville Predators Last 5 Games

Date	Opponent	Result
Apr 14	Sharks	Loss 2-3
Apr 12	Wild	Win 2-1
Apr 10	Mammoth	Loss 1-4
Apr 08	Ducks	Win 5-0
Apr 07	Kings	Loss 2-3

Nashville have been inconsistent but showed strong performance against Anaheim recently.

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Head-to-Head Record

Category	Ducks	Predators
Last Meeting	Lost 0-5	Won 5-0
Last 10 Games	6 Wins	4 Wins

The rivalry has been balanced, but Nashville dominated the most recent clash.

Key Players to Watch

Anaheim Ducks

Player	Impact
Cutter Gauthier	Top scorer
Leo Carlsson	Playmaker
Mason McTavish	In-form attacker

Anaheim rely on fast attacking bursts and young talent.

Nashville Predators

Player	Impact
Filip Forsberg	Leading scorer
Ryan O’Reilly	Playmaker
Steven Stamkos	Goal threat

Nashville have experienced players who can control the game.

Projected Lineups

Anaheim Ducks	Nashville Predators
Viel – Carlsson – Terry	Stamkos – O’Reilly – Evangelista
Killorn – Granlund – Sennecke	Forsberg – Wood – O’Hara
Kreider – McTavish – Gauthier	L’Heureux – Haula – Kemell
Washe – Poehling – Moore	Schaefer – Svechkov – Wiesblatt
LaCombe – Trouba	Skjei – Perbix
Mintyukov – Carlson	Wilsby – Barron
Hinds – Luneau	Gravel – Ufko
Goalie: Dostal	Goalie: Saros

Both teams are expected to go with balanced line combinations.

Goaltending Comparison

Team	Goalie	GAA	Save %
Ducks	Lukas Dostal	3.10	.888
Predators	Juuse Saros	3.13	.894

Both goalies have struggled with consistency this season.

Injury Report

Team	Player	Status
Ducks	Jansen Harkins	Out
Ducks	Ross Johnston	Out
Predators	Nicolas Hague	Out

Anaheim have more depth issues due to injuries.

Team Stats Comparison

Category	Ducks	Predators
Goals Scored	2.8	2.7
Goals Against	3.9	2.8
Form	Poor	Mixed

Anaheim’s defensive weakness is a major concern.

Betting Odds

Market	Ducks	Predators
Moneyline	+110	-132
Puck Line	+1.5	-1.5
Total Goals	6.5	6.5

The odds suggest a close contest, with slight edge to Nashville.

Best Betting Picks

Bet Type	Pick
Moneyline	Nashville Predators
Total Goals	Over 6.5
Player Pick	Luke Evangelista Over 1.5 Shots
Correct Score	Predators 3-2

Both teams’ defensive struggles point towards goals.

How to Watch

Platform	Details
TV	ESPN+
Venue	Bridgestone Arena
Time	8:00 PM ET
Date	April 17, 2026

Final Prediction

Nashville Predators enter this matchup with a slight edge, especially after their dominant 5-0 win over Anaheim earlier this month. Their structured approach and better defensive balance make them more reliable in tight situations.

Anaheim Ducks have strong attacking players, but their inconsistency and defensive lapses continue to hurt them. They can score goals, but controlling the game remains a challenge.

This game could be competitive, with Anaheim pushing forward aggressively, but Nashville’s ability to manage the tempo and capitalize on mistakes should prove decisive.

Predicted Score: Nashville Predators 3 – Anaheim Ducks 2