The Predators will get their first taste of game action ahead of the 2022-23 season with not one, but two exhibition games against the Florida Panthers Monday at Bridgestone Arena.
The contests, set for 3 pm and 7 pm CT, continue the annual tradition of preseason doubleheaders between the Preds and Panthers dating back to 2011-12. They will give Head Coach John Hynes and his staff a chance to evaluate players in a game environment after practicing and scrimmaging in training camp.
Of the 55 players attending Nashville Predators training camp presented by Vanderbilt Health, 40 will dress and play at some point Monday to give the coaching staff an early look at their options for the 2022-23 season.
“Players are making it tough on us, and I’d like to give the players credit,” Hynes said following Sunday’s practice. “We can have a template of how we want the camp to go and the situations we want to have them in, but I think their attitude every day and how hard they’re working and competing and the consistency level from day to day is very good.”
After three intense days of back-to-back practices and scrimmages, Hynes and his staff met to choose Monday’s lineups based on what they had observed in training camp.
“I think it’s time now to be able to compete against someone else,” Hynes said. “And we’re going to try to put together two really strong teams and give guys an opportunity to show what they can do against another organization.”
Video: John Hynes Speaks at Preds Training Camp
Players will get Monday morning off to rest before the doubleheader. The for Game 1 can be found hereand the roster for Game 2 will be released following the conclusion of Game 1.
Last Time Out
The Panthers swept the Preds in last year’s preseason doubleheader in Florida, including a 5-4 OT win in Game 1. The teams split their two regular-season meetings in 2021-22, and the Panthers are 21-12 all-time against the Preds.
Free Tickets (Yes, Really!)
Fans who wish to attend one or both games of today’s doubleheader at no cost may claim a general admission Preds Access Pass. here for free admission to Bridgestone Arena.
Watch & Listen
Both of Monday’s games will be streamed here. Fans may also listen to the games on ESPN 102.5 The Game with Pete Weber on the call for the 3 pm game and Willy Daunic on the call for the 7 pm game. Hal Gill will be the color analyst on both broadcasts.
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