Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild - NHL Game Preview - December 23, 2025 - CBS Sports

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	1	2	3	T
Nashville NSH--	-	-	-
Minnesota MIN--	-	-	-

Grand Casino ArenaSt. Paul, MN

Predators	2.25 GF AVG	3.42 GA AVG	15.40 Power Play
Wild	2.81 GF AVG	2.73 GA AVG	25.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Cole Smith (LW)	Upper Body	12-14-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 15
Zachary L'Heureux (LW)	Lower Body	12-08-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 9

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Vladimir Tarasenko (RW)	Lower Body	11-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 29
Ryan Hartman (RW)	Lower Body	12-10-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 11
Vinnie Hinostroza (C)	Lower Body	12-01-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 2
Marco Rossi (C)	Lower Body	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26

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