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Annunen is in the starter's crease at Nashville's morning skate.

The Predators have been outscored 7-2 in their last three games (0-2-1) and will likely turn to Annunen between the pipes on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Annunen was excellent in his most recent outing but didn't receive any goal support, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a 1-0 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He has a 2.93 GAA and .900 SV% in 15 games with the Predators this season (8-5-1). The Predators enter Thursday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Ducks squad coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars.

Justus Annunen
Saros will start against the Blues on Tuesday.

The struggling Predators have only scored only goal in their previous two games (0-1-1) and will turn to Saros between the pipes on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Saros had a light night in his most recent outing, saving 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.92 GAA and .897 SV% in 49 games this season (16-26-6). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Blues club that has outscored their opposition 12-3 during a two-game winning streak.

Juuse Saros
Saros was the first goalie off the ice at Nashville's morning skate.

The struggling Predators have only scored only goal in their previous two games (0-1-1) and will likely turn to Saros between the pipes on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Saros had a light night in his most recent outing, saving 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.92 GAA and .897 SV% in 49 games this season (16-26-6). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Blues club that has outscored their opposition 12-3 during a two-game winning streak.

Juuse Saros
Bunting (appendix) took full part in warmups and is expected to make his Predators debut on Friday.

Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and looks set to finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.

Michael Bunting
Saros will start in Anaheim on Friday.

The Predators will turn to Saros between the pipes for the 49th time this season when they visit the Ducks on Friday. Saros picked up a third consecutive victory in his last outing, stopping 25 of the 27 shots he faced in a 3-2 win in San Jose on Tuesday. The three-game winning streak has been a welcomed change of events for Saros, who was struggled this season to the tune of a 16-25-6 record and an .897 SV%. He's a good bet to stay in the win column on Friday, as the Preds enter action at -150 on the money line.

Juuse Saros
Bunting (appendix) is a game-time decision in Anaheim on Friday.

Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and could finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.

Michael Bunting
Saros will start in San Jose on Tuesday.

Saros will make his 48th start of the season when the Predators travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks on Tuesday. Saros picked up a second consecutive victory in his last outing, allowing three goals on 25 shots in a 5-3 win over the Kraken on Thursday. Nashville's franchise netminder has endured a challenging season, posting a 15-25-6 record and just an .897 SV%. Thankfully for Saros, he's got a good chance of staying in the win column on Tuesday as the Preds enter action at -165 on the money line.

Juuse Saros