The return of a frozen sheet of ice to Bridgestone Arena may seem far off with all the heat and humidity of July, but soon enough, the puck will drop on another Nashville Predators season - and it’s finally time to mark those calendars.

The NHL released the 2025-26 regular season schedule on Wednesday afternoon, and the Preds are set to open their 28th campaign in franchise history on Oct. 9 when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Brooks Bratten's 14 Highlights in Nashville's 2025-26 Campaign!

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