

Saros stopped all 13 shots that he faced after replacing Pekka Rinne in the Predators loss in Carolina on Sunday. Saros has been excellent in his last five outings (3 starts, 2 relief) going 3-0-0 with a 0.71 GAA, .975 SV% and one shutout. Additionally, he is 4-2-0 with a 2.17 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season.


Bunting had one goal in four games with the Coyotes earlier this season. The 23-year-old will travel to Vancouver with the team after being recalled on Wednesday. He has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 22 games with the Roadrunners.


Forsberg was considered questionable heading into tonight’s game in Toronto but activated from IR suggests that he will return to the lineup tonight. Forsberg has missed the last 18 games but is expected to return to the top-line with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson. Forsberg had 14 goals and eight assists (22 points) in 26 games before getting hurt.

Forsberg has missed the last 18 games with a hand injury and could be in the lineup in Toronto. Forsberg was on the ice for Monday’s morning skate but roared on the fourth line so it remains to be seen if he will play tonight. Forsberg told reporters that he is “feeling good” but it’s up to the coaches.

Saros stopped all 32 shots that he faced in the Predators shutout win over the Flyers on New Year’s Day. Saros has been strong in his last few appearances, stopping 76 of the last 78 shots (.974 SV%) that he has faced. Saros is 5-3-1 with a 3.34 GAA, .883 SV% and one shutout on the road this year.

Saros allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Pekka Rinne in the Predators overtime loss in Ottawa on December 17th. With Pekka Rinne going on Monday afternoon, Saros is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Flyers. The 23-year-old has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.61 GAA and .911 SV% on home-ice this year.

Saros allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Pekka Rinne in the Predators overtime loss in Ottawa on December 17th. With Pekka Rinne going on Monday afternoon, Saros is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Flyers. The 23-year-old has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.61 GAA and .911 SV% on home-ice this year.

Bunting has one goal in three games with the Coyotes this season. He gets recalled after scoring six goals and 12 assists (18 points) in 20 games.


Saros allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Predators 5-2 loss in Calgary last Saturday. Saros has not won a game since November 10th, allowing 15 goals on 81 shots (.815 SV%) over his last four appearances. Despite some recent struggles, Saros is a great option against a Devils team on the tail-end of a back-to-back. New Jersey has been terrible on the road and Saros is already 1-0-0 against them this season.

Saros allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Predators 5-2 loss in Calgary last Saturday. Saros has not won a game since November 10th, allowing 15 goals on 81 shots (.815 SV%) over his last four appearances. Despite some recent struggles, Saros is a great option against a Devils team on the tail-end of a back-to-back. New Jersey has been terrible on the road and Saros is already 1-0-0 against them this season.

Saros allowed one goal on five shots after replacing Pekka Rinne in the Predators loss in Vancouver last night. Saros has stared a lot less than originally projected as the Predators continue to lean heavily on Rinne. The 23-year-old comes into Saturday’s game at 5-2-0 with a 3.43 GAA, .887 SV% and one shutout on the road.

Saros allowed one goal on five shots after replacing Pekka Rinne in the Predators loss in Vancouver last night. Saros has stared a lot less than originally projected as the Predators continue to lean heavily on Rinne. The 23-year-old comes into Saturday’s game at 5-2-0 with a 3.43 GAA, .887 SV% and one shutout on the road.

Bunting, 23, was a fourth-round pick (No.117 overall) in 2014 and could make his NHL debut on Saturday. Buntin has picked up six goals and 12 assists (18 points) in 20 games with the Roadrunners this season.

The Predators depth continues to be tested as Forsberg joins fellow top-6 forwards Kyle Turris and Viktor Arvidsson on IR. There is no word on what happened to Forsberg and how long they expect their star winger to be out.


Skjei was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Brendan Smith tonight vs. the Islanders. Skjei has one goal and six assists while averaging 21:51 TOI/gm through 19 games this season.
