Nashville Predators News

The Predators recalled Kemell to fill the empty roster spot left by Michael Bunting's trade to Dallas. Kemell is expected to draw into the Preds lineup for Thursday's game against the Bruins.

Nashville's franchise netminder will make his 47th start of the season when the Predators travel to Boston on Thursday. Saros suffered a third consecutive defeat in his last outing, allowing three goals on 30 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Monday. Saros carries a 21-18-6 record and an .892 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Preds enter action at -110 on the money line.

Edstrom has not played a game for the Rangers since November 29th, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old Swedish forward is averaging 9:34 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 24 games this season.

Edstrom has not played a game for the Rangers since November 29th, but should return to the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old Swedish forward is averaging 9:34 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 24 games this season.

O'Reilly suffered a scary injury near his eye late in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the team has indicated the worst-case scenario was avoided and that he will only be out day-to-day. The 35-year-old O'Reilly is having a resurgent 2025-26 season, with 59 points (22G / 37A) in 61 games. He has only reached the 70-point plateau once in his career and is pacing to do so again this season.

After trading defenseman Nick Blankenburg to Colorado, a spot has opened up on Nashville's blueline, resulting in Ufko being recalled from Milwaukee (AHL). The 22-year-old Ufko played one game with Nashville last season, his NHL debut, but has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he has 44 points (11G / 33A) in 50 games with Milwaukee.

The Predators have traded some depth forwards prior to the trade deadline, which has led to Schaefer being recalled from Milwaukee (AHL). The 22-year-old Schaefer made his NHL debut earlier this season, and has six points (2G / 4A) in 27 games with the Predators.

Gustafsson was drafted by the Predators in the third round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to make his professional hockey debut in North America. The 19-year-old Swedish defenseman scored seven points (0G / 7A) in 38 games with AIK (Swe-1) this season.

The Predators are on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Tuesday, so they will turn to backup netminder Justus Annunen between the pipes. Annunen turned in a solid performance in his last start, stopping 21 of the 23 shots he faced in a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. The 25-year-old carries a 6-7-2 record and an .885 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup, where the Preds enter action at +115 on the money line.

Adam Wilsby (lower body) will be sidelined week-to-week with Barron drawing in as his replacement on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Barron is averaging 13:58 time-on-ice and has five assists in 32 games this season.

Wilsby exited Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars due to a lower-body injury and will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis. The 25-year-old Swedish defenseman is averaging 16:37 time-on-ice and has 12 points (1G / 11A) in 45 games this season.

Saros played well in his previous outing, but was the victim of a defensive team breakdown in overtime, ultimately allowing the third goal on his 25th shot (.880 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie was tremendous while representing his country at the Olympics, but he has not seen that same success at the NHL level this season. He has an ugly 4.53 GAA and .861 SV% in his last eight appearances (2-2-3). The Predators enter Monday's contest as slight -107 home favourites against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Predators are giving Juuse Saros an extra night off after his busy Olympic break, so it will be Annunen between the pipes on Thursday. Annunen's last start came back on February 5th when he allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals. The 25-year-old netminder has appeared in 18 games this season, registering a 5-7-2 record and an .884 SV%. The Preds enter action on Thursday at -175 on the money line.

Saros was excellent for Team Finland at the Olympics, helping them win a Bronze Medal, but he may not be ready to suit up when Nashville returns to action on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Saros has not had the same success at the NHL level this season and was particularly struggling heading into the Olympic break, allowing three or more goals in nine consecutive appearances (4-2-2) while posting an ugly 4.31 GAA and .875 SV%.

Edstrom has not played since the end of November due to a lower-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Swedish forward is averaging 9:34 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 24 games this season.