A few players cleared COVID-19 protocol yesterday and are expected to play but Bellows cleared today and isn't expected to play.
Stamkos was a late scratch from the lineup on Tuesday as he returned to Tampa to be with his wife for the birth of their baby. He'll be back in the lineup tonight as the Lightning go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen.
McCarron has split his season between the AHL and NHL. He's pointless in six games with the Predators but has one goal and two assists (three points) in nine AHL games.
Forsberg has missed the last nine games with an upper-body injury but could return to the lineup on Wednesday. Forsberg skated with Ryan Johansen and Eeli Tolvanen in the morning skate but head coach John Hynes said he will be a game-time decision.
Forsberg skated in a non-contact jersey during Monday's morning skate and could return to the lineup at some point this week. The Predators have three more games this week, so monitor his status as the week progresses.
Novak was a healthy scratch in Montreal on Saturday but will replace Mathieu Olivier in the lineup on Monday. Novak has collected five assists in 14 games this season.