Nashville Predators News

After a crushing 9-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on February 15th, the red-hot Predators have rolled off eight straight wins and will turn to Saros between the pipes on Tuesday night. Saros has allowed six total goals across his last five games and saved 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in an impressive 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. The Predators are significant -208 home favourites against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

Lucchini and Vinni Lettieri were placed on waivers by Minnesota on Tuesday. Lucchini was a regular in the Minnesota lineup for the last six weeks but was limited to only two points (1G / 1A) in 17 games.

Evangelista's status was initially up in the air for Tuesday, but he has been deemed fit to play. The 22-year-old Evangelista has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 60 games this season and has recently been playing on a line with Mark Jankowski and Tommy Novak.

After a crushing 9-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on February 15th, the red-hot Predators have rolled off eight straight wins and will likely turn to Saros between the pipes on Tuesday night. Saros has allowed six total goals across his last five games and saved 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in an impressive 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. The Predators are significant -208 home favourites against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

Oesterle will make his first appearance since January 25th as Dennis Gilbert draws out of the lineup. Oesterle has no goals and two assists in 21 games this season.

Annunen's strong play has earned him a larger workload lately, as he will start for the third time in the last seven games. The 23-year-old Annunen will be facing a low-scoring Chicago Blackhawks club that he made 24 saves against less than a week ago for his first career shutout. The Avalanche are enormous -464 home favourites against the Blackhawks on Monday night.

Dennis Gilbert will be a healthy scratch on Monday night, allowing Oesterle to play his first game since January 25th. In 21 games with the Flames this season, Oesterle has two points (0G / 2A), 20 hits, and 32 blocks.

Annunen's strong play has earned him a larger workload lately, as he will likely start for the third time in the last seven games. The 23-year-old Annunen will be facing a low-scoring Chicago Blackhawks club that he made 24 saves against less than a week ago for his first career shutout. The Avalanche are enormous -464 home favourites against the Blackhawks on Monday night.

Roest was the sixth-round pick (175th overall) in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and has earned himself a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old has 59 points (31G / 28A) in 54 games with the Everett Silvertips of the AHL.

Jost began the season with the Sabres, scoring four points (2G / 2A) in 29 games, but was placed on waivers in December and has been with the Rochester Americans (AHL) since. In 23 games with Rochester, the 25-year-old Jost has 13 points (3G / 10A).

Forsberg did not participate at practice on Thursday and was a game-time decision against the Minnesota Wild. Forsberg has five points (2G / 3A), seven hits, and 14 shots in his last three games.

Saros has been terrific lately and is expected to return to the crease on Thursday evening. The talented netminder has allowed two or fewer goals in each contest while riding a four-game winning streak, including saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. The Predators enter action as -116 home favourites in a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Wild.

Despite losing his last three starts, Colorado has become more comfortable rolling with Annunen between the pipes. That said, he played well in his last outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Annunen draws a favourable matchup on Thursday as the Avalanche are sizeable -270 road favourites against the bottom-dwelling Chicago Blackhawks.

Despite losing his last three starts, Colorado has become more comfortable rolling with Annunen between the pipes. That said, he played well in his last outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Annunen draws a favourable matchup on Thursday as the Avalanche are sizeable -270 road favourites against the bottom-dwelling Chicago Blackhawks.

Forsberg did not participate at practice on Thursday but is hopeful to play in the evening against the Minnesota Wild. Forsberg has five points (2G / 3A), seven hits, and 14 shots in his last three games.

Saros has been terrific lately and is expected to return to the crease on Thursday evening. The talented netminder has allowed two or fewer goals in each contest while riding a four-game winning streak, including saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. The Predators enter action as -116 home favourites in a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Wild.

Mackenzie Blackwood suffered an undisclosed injury on Tuesday, forcing him to exit the Sharks 7-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils in the first period with an undisclosed injury. Blackwood has been placed on IR, prompting the Sharks to recall Chrona for the second time this season. Chrona has struggled immensely in limited action with the Sharks this season, posting a 9.50 GAA and .724 SV% in two appearances (0-1-0).