Before the Nashville Predators faced the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena, new Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan paid a visit to the home team's locker room.

With an audience of Predators cast eyes upon him, Callahan read the team's starting lineup. Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea also was in attendance for the Predators’ 4-3 loss.

The Predators and Kings were playing for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Both teams began the game in a three-way tie with the St. Louis Blues atop the Western Conference wild-card standings with 54 points. The Blues did not play Wednesday.

Carl Grundstrom’s goal at 8:51 of the first period put the Kings ahead 1-0. Alex Turcotte’s first NHL goal 5:36 into the second made it 2-0.

Predators forward Cody Glass looked to have tied the score, but the goal was overturned after the Kings successfully challenged for offside.

Filip Forsberg finally put the Predators on the scoreboard with his 24th goal of the season 5:15 into the third.

Trevor Lewis answered with another Kings goal with 6:40 remaining to make it 3-1.

Philip Tomasinso’s seventh goal of the season, and second in two games, pulled the Predators back to within one a little more than three minutes later but former Predator Kevin Fiala put the game away with 1:09 to play.

Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier did not play because of an upper-body injury. He is day-to-day, the team said.

Nashville (26-22-2) has lost three games in a row and four of five, including a 4-3 overtime loss to Ottawa on Monday when it blew a 3-0 lead. The Kings (23-15-10)  had lost four in a row and six of seven.

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Third period

Former Predator Kevin Fiala makes it 4-2 Kings late in third

Final: Kings 4, Predators 2

Former Nashville Predators forward Kevin Fiala doubled the Kings’ lead with his 13th goal of the season.

Philip Tomasino pulls Predators to within one

Kings 3, Predators 2

Philip Tomasino’s seventh goal of the season cut the Predators’ deficit to one with 3:25 left. Roman Josi and Tommy Novak each earned an assist on the play.

Trevor Lewis gives Kings two-goal lead

Predators 3, Kings 1

Trevor Lewis answered with another Kings goal with 6:40 remaining to make it 3-1.

Filip Forsberg puts Predators on board

Kings 2, Predators 1

Filip Forsberg shoveled the puck past former Predators goalie David Rittich with 14:45 left in regulation to pull the Predators within one. It was Forsberg’s 24th of the season. Ryan McDonagh and Gustav Nyquist each earned assist on the score.

Second period

Cody Glass’ goal waived off

After 2: Kings 2, Predators 0

Cody Glass looked to have pulled the Predators within one, but the call on the ice was overturned after the Kings challenged because of goalie interference.

Alex Turcotte double Kings's lead with first NHL goal

Kings 2, Predators 0

Alex Turcotte’s first NHL goal at 5:36 of the second period gave the Kings a 2-0 lead.

First period

After 1: Kings 1, Predators 0

Carl Grundstrom gives Kings early lead

Carl Grundstrom’s eighth goal of the season, on a wrist shot at 8:51 of the first period, put the Kings ahead 1-0.

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Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday's game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and more:

What channel is Predators vs. Kings today?

• TV channel: TNT

• Stream: MAX app, FUBO (free trial)

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Viewers can also stream the game on the MAX app, which streams all NHL on TNT games.

Predators vs. Kings start time

• Date: Wednesday, Jan. 31

• Time: 6:30 p.m. CT

The Predators face the Los Angeles Kings, with puck drop scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena.

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Predators vs. Kings betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Jan. 31

• Betting info TBD.

Nashville Predators 2023-24 schedule

All games on Bally Sports South unless listed; All times Central

October

10: at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m., ESPN and ESPN+ — L, 5-3

12: vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. — W, 3-0

14: at Boston, 6 p.m. — L, 3-2

17: vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. — L, 6-1

19: at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. — W, 4-1

21: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

24: vs. Vancouver, 8:15 p.m. — L 3-2

28: vs. Toronto, 6 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally) — W 3-2 (OT)

31: at Vancouver, 9 p.m. — L 5-2

November

2: at Seattle, 9 p.m. — L 4-2

4: at Edmonton, 2 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally) — W 5-2

7: at Calgary, 8 p.m. — L 4-2

9: at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. — L 6-3

11: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m. — L 7-5

14: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — L 3-2

18: vs. Chicago, 1 p.m. — W 4-2

20: vs. Colorado, 7 p.m.— W 4-3

22: vs. Calgary, 8 p.m. — W 4-2

24: at St. Louis 2 p.m.— W 8-3

26: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.— W 3-2

28: vs. Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.— W 3-2 (OT)

30: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.— L 6-1

December

2: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 3:30 p.m.— L 4-3

3: at Buffalo, 6 p.m.— W 2-1

5: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.— W 4-3 (SO)

7: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

9: at Toronto, 6 p.m. — L 4-0

10: at Montreal, 6 p.m. — W 2-1

12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m. — W 3-2 OT

15: at Carolina, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — W 6-5 OT

16: vs. Washington, 7 p.m. — W 3-1

19: vs. Vancouver, 7 p.m. — L 5-2

21: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.— W 4-2

23: vs. Dallas, 2 p.m. — L 3-2

27: vs. Carolina, 7 p.m. — L 5-2

29: at Detroit, 6 p.m. — L 5-4 OT

30: at Washington, 6 p.m. — W 3-2 SO

January

2: vs. Chicago, 7 p.m. — W 3-0

4: vs. Calgary, 7 p.m. — L 6-3

6: at Dallas, 7 p.m. — W 4-3

9: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m. — L 5-3

12: at Dallas, 7 p.m. — W 6-3

13: vs. N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. — W 3-1

15: at Vegas, 9 p.m. — L 4-1

18: at Los Angeles, 9 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — W 2-1

20: at Arizona, 2 p.m. — L 3-2

22: vs. Florida, 7 p.m. — L 4-1

25: at Minnesota, 7 p.m. — W 3-2

27: at Edmonton, 3 p.m. — L 4-1

29: at Ottawa, 6 p.m. — L 4-3 OT (26-22-2)

31: vs. Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m., TNT

February

10: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m.

13: vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m.

15: vs. Dallas, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

17: at St. Louis, 4 p.m.

20: at Vegas, 9 p.m.

22: at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

24: at San Jose, 9 p.m.

25: at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

27: vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m.

29: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

March

2: vs. Colorado, 5 p.m.

5: vs. Montreal, 7 p.m.

7: vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m.

9: at Columbus, 11:30 a.m.

10: at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., TNT

13: at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

16: at Seattle, 9 p.m.

19: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m.

21: at Florida, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

23: vs. Detroit, 4 p.m.

26: vs. Vegas, 7 p.m.

28: at Arizona, 9 p.m.

30: at Colorado, 5 p.m.

April

2: vs. Boston, 7 p,m,

4: vs. St. Louis, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

6: at N.Y Islanders, 6:30 p.m.

7: at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

9: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

12: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

13: vs. Columbus, 7 p.m.

15: at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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