Stastney will draw into the Predators lineup on Tuesday.
Stastney will slot right back into the Predators lineup after sitting out Saturday's game in Los Angeles. Jordan Oesterle will sit in his place.
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Nashville Predators News
Goalie Start
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.
Goalie Start
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.
Evangelista will draw back into Nashville's lineup vs. St. Louis on Tuesday.
Evangelista did not play the previous game for the Predators but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 13:15 time-on-ice and has 19 points (6G / 13A) in 52 games this season.
Line Change
Haula is expected to draw back into New Jersey's lineup in Columbus on Monday.
Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch for New Jersey on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Haula to re-enter the lineup. The 33-year-old Haula is averaging 14:20 time-on-ice and has 14 points (6G / 8A) in 55 games this season.
Stastney will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Englund will draw back into the Predators lineup on Saturday.
Evangelista will not play Saturday vs. the Kings.
L'Heureux (upper-body) has been activated from IR and will be back in the lineup on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Annunen led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
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.
Goalie Start
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.
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.
Line Change
Haula will be a healthy scratch in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Haula is coming off a serviceable outing for the Devils, recording one assist in 12:42 time-on-ice in their 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, but will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 33-year-old Haula has 14 points (6G / 8A) in 55 games this season.
Goalie Start
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.
Line Change
Jost will draw back into Carolina's lineup on Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.
With Andrei Svechnikov sidelined due to an undisclosed injury, Jost will re-enter the lineup for Carolina. The 26-year-old Jost is averaging 9:40 time-on-ice and has two points (2G / 0A) in 22 games this season.
Goalie Start
Annunen will start Saturday vs. the Blackhawks.
Oesterle is expected to make his Predators debut on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Annunen will likely start Saturday vs. the Blackhawks.
Nashville has claimed Jordan Oesterle off waivers from Boston.
Oesterle began the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL but was thrust into a role with Boston this season due to injuries on their blueline. The 32-year-old defenseman averaged 17:36 time-on-ice and scored six points (1G / 5A) in 22 games with Boston this season.
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