What channel is Nashville Predators' game on today? Time, TV schedule for Preds-Sharks game

The Nashville Predators return on Saturday to Bridgestone Arena to face the San Jose Sharks.

The Preds (2-3-0) had an excellent response to Tuesday's 6-1 home loss to Edmonton by winning 4-1 at the New York Rangers on Thursday.

The Sharks (0-3-1) are still searching for their first win of the season, earning their lone point in a shootout loss to Colorado last Saturday.

It's the first season for coach Andrew Brunette and GM Barry Trotz in their positions in Nashville, though Brunette was a player in the Preds' early days and Trotz was the team's first coach.

There are some new faces to learn, both veterans and younger players. Ryan O'Reilly and Gus Nyquist are among the veteran additions, while young forwards Luke Evangelista and Juuso Parssinen made the opening night roster after cameos last season.

Nashville missed the postseason last season for the first time since 2014, and the offseason was one of change with Brunette and Trotz taking over for John Hynes and David Poile while high-priced veterans Matt Duchene (via a buyout) and Ryan Johansen (via a trade) went elsewhere.

Here's everything you need to know about Thursday's game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and more:

What channel is Predators vs. Sharks today?

• TV channel: Bally Sports South

• Stream: Bally Sports app, FUBO (free trial), ESPN+ (nationally, blacked out where Bally Sports South is available)

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Viewers can also stream the game on ESPN+ outside of the Predators' local coverage area, ESPN's subscription streaming service which features more than 1,000 out-of-market games via NHL Power Play as well as exclusively-streamed games throughout the season.

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Predators vs. Sharks start time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 21

• Time: 7 p.m. CT

The Predators face the San Jose Sharks, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. CT Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.

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Predators vs. Sharks betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 20

• Puck line: Predators -1.5 at +115, Sharks +1.5 at -140

• Over/under: 6 goals

• Money line: Predators -225, Sharks +180

Nashville Predators 2023-24 schedule

All games on Bally Sports South unless listed; All times Central

October

10: at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m., ESPN and ESPN+ — L 5-3

12: vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. — W 3-0

14: at Boston, 6 p.m. — L 3-2

17: vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. — L 6-1

19: at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. — W 4-1 (2-3-0)

21: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m.

24: vs. Vancouver, 8:15 p.m.

28: vs. Toronto, 6 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally)

31: at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

November

2: at Seattle, 9 p.m.

4: at Edmonton, 2 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally)

7: at Calgary, 8 p.m.

9: at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

11: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m.

14: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

18: vs. Chicago, 1 p.m.

20: vs. Colorado, 7 p.m.

22: vs. Calgary, 8 p.m.

24: at St. Louis 2 p.m.

26: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

28: vs. Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

30: at Washington, 6 p.m.

December

2: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 3:30 p.m.

3: at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

5: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

7: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

9: at Toronto, 6 p.m.

10: at Montreal, 6 p.m.

12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

15: at Carolina, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

16: vs. Washington, 7 p.m.

19: vs. Vancouver, 7 p.m.

21: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

23: vs. Dallas, 2 p.m.

27: vs. Carolina, 7 p.m.

29: at Detroit, 6 p.m.

30: at Washington, 6 p.m.

January

2: vs. Chicago, 7 p.m.

4: vs. Calgary, 7 p.m.

6: at Dallas, 7 p.m.

9: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m.

12: at Dallas, 7 p.m.

13: vs. N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

15: at Vegas, 9 p.m.

18: at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m., ESPN

20: at Arizona, 2 p.m.

22: vs. Florida, 7 p.m.

25: at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

27: at Edmonton, 3 p.m.

29: at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

31: vs. Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m., TNT

February

10: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m.

13: vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m.

15: vs. Dallas, 8 p.m., ESPN

17: at St. Louis, 4 p.m.

20: at Vegas, 9 p.m.

22: at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

24: at San Jose, 9 p.m.

25: at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

27: vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m.

29: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

March

2: vs. Colorado, 5 p.m.

5: vs. Montreal, 7 p.m.

7: vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m.

9: at Columbus, 11:30 a.m.

10: at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., TNT

13: at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

16: at Seattle, 9 p.m.

19: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m.

21: at Florida, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

23: vs. Detroit, 4 p.m.

26: vs. Vegas, 7 p.m.

28: at Arizona, 9 p.m.

30: at Colorado, 5 p.m.

April

2: vs. Boston, 7 p.m.

4: vs. St. Louis, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

6: at N.Y Islanders, 6:30 p.m.

7: at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

9: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

12: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

13: vs. Columbus, 7 p.m.

15: at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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