Forward Steven Stamkos, who signed a four-year deal with Nashville in the offseason, is currently in the longest point-less streak of his career — he has gone nine games without a point for the first time in his 17-year career.

The Nashville Predators (20-29-7) will look to get back in the win column when they host the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers (34-21-3) Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Panthers may have star winger Matthew Tkachuk out for more than the next few games, but his absence won’t persist for the rest of the season.