Nashville Predators Playoff Chances 2026-27
The Nashville Predators are 11-4-5 (27 points), 2nd in the Central Division. They make the playoffs in 85% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 4%.
Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average
85%Make playoffs
13%Win Central
18%Reach conf. finals
4%Win Stanley Cup
104 pointsProjected points
8thPower rating rank
64Games left (31 home)
W7Streak
Next 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15 | @ San Jose Sharks (9-11-2) | 59% |
| Tue, Nov 17 | @ Minnesota Wild (15-3-4) | 41% |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Pittsburgh Penguins (7-11-2) | 63% |
| Wed, Nov 25 | @ Dallas Stars (11-6-2) | 51% |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs Utah Mammoth (10-8-3) | 59% |
| Sat, Nov 28 | @ Detroit Red Wings (8-10-3) | 55% |
| Mon, Nov 30 | vs Ottawa Senators (13-6-2) | 55% |
| Thu, Dec 3 | vs Chicago Blackhawks (5-13-2) | 70% |
| Sat, Dec 5 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0) | 64% |
| Sun, Dec 6 | @ St. Louis Blues (9-9-2) | 53% |
Central standings
| Team | W-L-OTL | PTS | Playoffs | Win div |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 15-3-4 | 34 | 98% | 61% |
| Nashville Predators | 11-4-5 | 27 | 85% | 13% |
| Colorado Avalanche | 12-6-3 | 27 | 89% | 18% |
| Dallas Stars | 11-6-2 | 24 | 64% | 4% |
| Utah Mammoth | 10-8-3 | 23 | 43% | 1% |
| Winnipeg Jets | 10-8-3 | 23 | 48% | 2% |
| St. Louis Blues | 9-9-2 | 20 | 42% | 1% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 5-13-2 | 12 | 1% | <1% |
Playoff path
| Milestone | Chance |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 85% |
| Win the division | 13% |
| Win a first-round series | 40% |
| Reach the conference finals | 18% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 9% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 4% |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Nashville Predators make the playoffs?
Our model gives the Predators a 85% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 11-4-5 and 2nd in the Central Division.
What are the Nashville Predators' chances to win the Stanley Cup?
4%, with a 9% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
What is the Nashville Predators' projected record?
The simulations project about 104 points over the 84-game season (now 27 points in 20 games).