Predators Host Hurricanes to End Homestand
Nashville closes its five-game homestand against Carolina while newly acquired Shane Wright prepares for his debut.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Hockey
The Nashville Predators will host the Carolina Hurricanes on November 3, 2026, concluding a five-game homestand. The Predators acquired forward Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Matthew Wood.
Why it matters
The game closes a five-game stretch at home for Nashville and marks the first look at Wright, the former fourth overall pick, in a Predators uniform. Coach Andrew Brunette's lineup decisions on Nicolas Hague and Jonathan Marchessault will shape the roster for the matchup.
Shane Wright was selected fourth overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and is 22 years old. Marchessault has played every game this season, and Hague was a scratch in Saturday's game, with his status for Tuesday still unconfirmed.
The players
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are an NHL franchise based in Nashville, Tennessee, that has competed in the league since 1998.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are an NHL franchise based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the 2025 Stanley Cup champions.
Shane Wright
Shane Wright is a 22-year-old center-forward selected fourth overall in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Seattle Kraken.
Andrew Brunette
Andrew Brunette is the head coach of the Nashville Predators, who has overseen the team's lineup decisions this week.
The details
Wright was given roughly three hours to board a direct flight to Nashville after learning of the trade, and he is expected to play alongside Filip Forsberg and Nils Hoglander in his debut. He did not earn a top-six role in Seattle and played under three head coaches there.
Timeline
Monday: Jonathan Marchessault took a maintenance day.
Saturday night: Nicolas Hague was a scratch in the Predators' game.
November 3, 2026: Predators host the Carolina Hurricanes to conclude the homestand.
Season Trajectory
Wright's trade follows the pattern of 2022 top-five picks who were moved after failing to establish regular roles early in their careers. For Nashville, the move adds depth to a forward group as the club finishes its homestand and heads into the next stretch of the schedule.
Fantasy managers tracking Forsberg and Hoglander should note Wright's expected top-line placement in his debut. Hague's availability and Marchessault's game-time status will determine whether Vitali Pinchuk or Daemon Hunt draws into the lineup.
The takeaway
Roster changes made midseason can reshape a team's depth quickly, and Wright's debut will show whether a fresh start helps a former top pick find his footing. Readers following the Predators should watch the lineup card before puck drop against Carolina.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest on the Hockey section for more on the Predators' homestand and roster moves.
