Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head

Predators built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 7 of 11 decided meetings (64%) (plus 5 ties). In the shootout era they are 42-38 against each other (53% Predators). 5 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Games average a 2.1-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Wild's 5-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Predators hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 42 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 2000, so the rivalry has spanned 26 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Predators won 2-1 on Apr 11, 2026. Through the 2020s Predators have led 10-9 between the teams.