Skinner drew into the Blues' lineup for his NHL debut last week, playing one game, but has been assigned back to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 24-year-old defenseman scored 23 points (8G / 15A) in 71 games with Springfield last season.
Juuso Parssinen will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Edstrom to re-enter the lineup. Edstrom is yet to score a goal and has just two assists in 18 games this season.
Josi has been sidelined since October 23rd, but made a major step towards drawing back into the lineup by returning to practice this week. The 35-year-old defenseman had five points (1G / 4A) in eight games this season before his injury. He missed 29 games last season, largely due to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing.
Lyubushkin is battling an undisclosed injury, did not play on Tuesday, and remains day-to-day. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin has spent most of the season playing alongside Thomas Harley, who is also sidelined week-to-week due to an injury. Vladislav Kolyachonok drew into the lineup as Lyubushkin's replacement on Tuesday.
Josi has been sidelined since October 23rd, but made a major step towards drawing back into the lineup by returning to practice on Wednesday. The 35-year-old defenseman had five points (1G / 4A) in eight games this season before his injury. He missed 29 games last season, largely due to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing.
Edstrom will take a seat on Tuesday as Juuso Parssinen draws into the lineup. Edstrom is yet to score a goal and has just two assists in 18 games this season.
Lyubushkin is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Tuesday's against the Islanders. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin has spent most of the season playing alongside Thomas Harley, who is also sidelined week-to-week due to an injury. Vladislav Kolyachonok will draw into the lineup as Lyubushkin's replacement.
After spending most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, Jost has played himself in a regular role with the Predators this season, but will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old Jost is averaging 12:38 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 15 games this season.
Wilsby did not play in Nashville's previous game, but he will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 17:39 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 12 games this season.
Saros has had an inconsistent 2025-26 season, showing glimpses of the pedigree that has previously made him a Vezina Trophy finalist, but has largely been overshadowed by poor performances. In his most recent outing, the 30-year-old Saros allowed five goals on 12 shots (.583 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He has a 3.11 GAA and .892 SV% in 14 games this season (5-6-3). The Predators enter Friday's matchup in Sweden as +109 underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team off to a strong 9-5-3 start this season.
Saros has had an inconsistent 2025-26 season, showing glimpses of the pedigree that has previously made him a Vezina Trophy finalist, but has largely been overshadowed by poor performances. In his most recent outing, the 30-year-old Saros allowed five goals on 12 shots (.583 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He has a 3.11 GAA and .892 SV% in 14 games this season (5-6-3). The Predators enter Friday's matchup in Sweden as +109 underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team off to a strong 9-5-3 start this season.
Ahcan has been a regular in Colorado's lineup the previous two weeks, but he has been reassigned to the AHL. The 28-year-old defenseman averaged 11:21 time-on-ice and scored one assist in six games with the Avalanche.
Wilsby will make his first appearance since October 28th when the Predators travel to New York on Monday. The 25-year-old blue-liner has zero goals and two assists in 11 games this season. Justin Barron will sit in his place.
The Predators hope to snap a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) on Monday, with Saros tending the twine against the New York Rangers. Saros played well in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support, losing 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 30-year-old Saros has a 2.88 GAA and .902 SV% in 13 games this season (5-5-3). The Predators enter Monday's contest as +162 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has scored only six combined goals in seven home games this season (0-6-1).
The Predators hope to snap a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) on Monday, with Saros likely tending the twine against the New York Rangers. Saros played well in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support, losing 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 30-year-old Saros has a 2.88 GAA and .902 SV% in 13 games this season (5-5-3). The Predators enter Monday's contest as +162 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has scored only six combined goals in seven home games this season (0-6-1).
After being shut out for the fifth time in only 16 games this season, the Rangers are shaking up their lineup and inserting Edstrom back into their lineup. The 25-year-old forward has tallied only two points (0G / 2A) in 14 games this season.
