Nashville Predators News

The Predators have been outscored 7-2 in their last three games (0-2-1) and will turn to Annunen between the pipes on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Annunen was excellent in his most recent outing but didn't receive any goal support, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a 1-0 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He has a 2.93 GAA and .900 SV% in 15 games with the Predators this season (8-5-1). The Predators enter Thursday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Ducks squad coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars.

The Predators have been outscored 7-2 in their last three games (0-2-1) and will likely turn to Annunen between the pipes on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Annunen was excellent in his most recent outing but didn't receive any goal support, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a 1-0 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He has a 2.93 GAA and .900 SV% in 15 games with the Predators this season (8-5-1). The Predators enter Thursday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Ducks squad coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars.

Oesterle will be the odd-man out on the Predators blue-line when they host the Blues on Tuesday. Spencer Stastney will play in his place.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.