How to Watch, Live Stream Wild vs. Preds

The Nashville Predators go for a sweep of their home-and-home set with the Minnesota Wild tonight at Bridgestone Arena. It's the third of four meetings between the two this season; the Preds have won both thus far, including a shootout victory on Sunday night.
The Wild and Predators will face each other three times in the month of March - with tonight's contest being the second - and it'll be the first time former Preds Kevin Fiala and Anthony Bitetto return to Nashville since switching to the Minnesota side of the rivalry.
Fiala was sent to the Wild last week at the NHL Trade Deadline in exchange for Mikael Granlund, while Bitetto was picked up by Minnesota via waivers last month.
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Sunday's shootout win snapped a two-game skid for the Preds, and as the group continues into the final full month of the regular season, consistency remains the key word. It's been since Feb. 19 to 21 that the Predators won consecutive games, and another triumph over Minnesota tonight would inject a boost of confidence as the group continues to approach the finish line.
"Consistency, I feel like, is a word that everyone chases in every sport and throughout every year," Preds defenseman Ryan Ellis said. "The team that can be the most consistent within the game, game after game, usually finds the most success. For us, it's no different. We want to find that consistency with hard work by pushing through the tough times, finding good defense, good offense, all the things that go into a win. If we can be more consistent at that, we'll find ourselves on the better half of most games."
The Predators reported to Centennial Sportsplex on Monday for team meetings and did not hold an official on-ice practice. Forward Brian Boyle missed Sunday's game in Minnesota with a lower-body injury, but forward Craig Smith returned to the lineup after missing six-games with a lower-body injury.

Last Time Out:
Nick Bonino and Filip Forsberg scored in regulation, while Ellis and Ryan Johansen tallied in the shootout to lead the Preds to a 3-2 win over the Wild. Goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 26 shots through 65 minutes of play and turned aside three of four shooters in the breakaway competition.
Johansen continues to lead the Preds with 54 points, followed by Roman Josi with 52 points and Mattias Ekholm with 42. Viktor Arvidsson has 27 goals on the season, Forsberg has 22 and Smith has 16. Wayne Simmonds and Granlund have each tallied an assist since joining the Preds last week via trades.
The Opposition:
Sunday's result snapped a five-game win streak for Minnesota, who finds themselves in the Second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference standings. Zach Parise leads the club with 24 goals and 54 points, followed by Eric Staal with 19 goals and 45 points; Jason Zucker has 17 goals on the season. Devan Dubnyk is 26-21-5 in net for the Wild.

All-Time Meetings:
The Predators are 36-25-(5)-8 all-time against the Wild, including a 13-16-(3)-4 record at Xcel Energy Center. Nashville has won three in a row over Minnesota and four of the last six meetings (4-2-0).
At home, Nashville has earned a point in six of its last seven contests against Minnesota, going 5-1-1 with three consecutive victories. The Preds have shut out Minnesota in two of their last three games at Bridgestone Arena.

Notables Versus Minnesota:
Ryan Johansen has 17 points (4g-13a) in 24 career games versus the Wild, including seven points (2g-5a) in his last seven meetings. Pekka Rinne has shut out the Wild four times in his career, tied for the second-most he's recorded against an NHL team (with St. Louis, Dallas and Edmonton) behind Arizona (6).
When You Go:
Bridgestone Arena doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT ahead of tonight's 7 p.m. start. All fans in attendance will receive an LED Rally Towel presented by Ford. Also, be on the lookout for Energy Team members who will be distributing Mardi Gras beads.
Tonight marks the start of Ford Military Salute Week in Smashville. Starting at 5 p.m., fans will have the opportunity to interact with each branch of the U.S. Military on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. From viewing military vehicles to participating in fitness challenges, there will be plenty of activities for fans of all ages. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to thank current military members and veterans alike.
Fans will be able to purchase Bones' Barracks Hats ($20) and Military Appreciation mystery pucks ($25) at the Predators Foundation Area outside of Section 106. The Preds Foundation will be auctioning Military Appreciations jerseys that were worn during warmups at the Military Appreciation game on Nov. 17. Fans can visit the Foundation Area or text PREDS to 52812. Jerseys will also be up for auction on Saturday.

Watch & Listen:
This evening's game from Nashville comes with a 7 p.m. start and is being broadcast nationally on NBCSN. Fans may listen to the contest on 102.5 The Game and the Predators Radio Network with Pete Weber and Hal Gill on the call. For broadcast information and channel locations throughout the country,
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If the Predators are playing hockey, you can count on the game being on at Preds Approved Bars & Restaurants. Locations throughout Tennessee may be seen by
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Tonight's Preds Official Watch Party takes place at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Gallatin.
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Streaming Info:
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