Barron will be the odd-man out on the Predators blue-line on Monday as Kevin Gravel draws back into the lineup. Barron has two goals and three assists in 16 games with the Predators this season.
Gravel will slot in for Justin Barron, who is a healthy scratch for Monday's game against the Senators. It's just the fourth game of the season for Gravel, and his first since December 17th.
Evangelista was a late scratch on Monday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day. We should receive an update on his status ahead of Nashville's game in Chicago on Friday.
Haula has not played since January 4th due to an ankle injury but has been practicing the past several days and will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 33-year-old Finnish forward is averaging 14:27 time-on-ice, recording 11 points (5G / 6A), 22 blocks, and 67 hits in 42 games this season.
In the only game on the NHL schedule on Monday, the Predators will turn to Saros between the pipes against the Ottawa Senators. Saros was solid in his most recent outing but received zero goal support from his teammates, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 29-year-old Saros has a 2.84 GAA and .901 SV% in 39 games this season (11-21-6). The Predators enter Monday's contest as -112 home favorites against a Senators club riding a four-game winning streak.
Gravel has been back and forth between the AHL and NHL recently but has only played three games with the Predators, recording one assist. The 32-year-old defenseman has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 35 games with the Milwaukkee Admirals (AHL) this season.
Haula has been out since January 4th but was a full participant in Saturday's practice, signalling that he's nearing a return. Haula will travel to Buffalo and is considered a game-time decision to play Sunday.
With Juuse Saros (illness) unavailable for Friday's game in Buffalo, Gravel was sent down to make room for another goalie on the roster. Gravel has appeared in three NHL games this season, registering one assist.
With Juuse Saros (illness) unavailable, Murray will back up Justus Annunen for Friday's game in Buffalo. Murray is yet to appear in an NHL game for the Predators. He's performed well at the AHL level this season, registering a .927 SV% across 23 appearances.
Evangelista has not played since January 7th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. Before his injury, the 22-year-old Evangelista had 14 points (4G / 10A) in 39 games this season.
Saros is battling an illness and will be sidelined in Friday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Justus Annunen will get the nod while the recently recalled Matthew Murray will back up.
Annunen has won his last four starts and will return to the crease on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old Annunen allowed five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%) in his most recent outing but was able to shut the door when needed to secure a 6-5 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He has been solid since joining the Predators, posting a 2.65 GAA and .914 SV% through nine appearances (6-2-0). The Predators enter Friday's contest as -116 road favorites against a Sabres squad coming off a 7-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Gravel has worked his way into Nashville's lineup for three games this season, recording an assist, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 32-year-old defenseman has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 35 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) this season.
Evangelista has not played since January 7th due to a lower-body injury and could return to the lineup on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. Before his injury, the 22-year-old Evangelista had 14 points (4G / 10A) in 39 games this season.
With Juuse Saros battling an illness, the Predators have recalled Murray from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) to serve as Justus Annuen's backup. The 26-year-old Murray has a 2.31 GAA and .927 SV% in 23 games with Milwaukee this season (13-7-3).
Saros is battling an injury and might be sidelined in Friday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Justus Annunen was in the starter's crease at Nashville's morning skate on Friday, indicating that an EBUG will likely be his backup if Saros cannot suit up.
Annunen has won his last four starts and will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old Annunen allowed five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%) in his most recent outing but was able to shut the door when needed to secure a 6-5 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He has been solid since joining the Predators, posting a 2.65 GAA and .914 SV% through nine appearances (6-2-0). The Predators enter Friday's contest as -116 road favorites against a Sabres squad coming off a 7-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
