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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.

Barron did not play Nashville's previous game, but he will return to the lineup when they hit the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday in Sweden. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:33 time-on-ice and has four points (0G / 4A) in 17 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.

Barron will take a seat on Monday in order to make way for the return of Adam Wilsby (lower-body). Barron has appeared in 17 games this season, registering zero goals and four assists.

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).

Smith has missed one game since being injured on November 1st, and will miss at least one more before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. The 30-year-old Smith has three goals in 13 games this season.

Wilsby has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on October 28th, but was back at practice on Friday. The 25-year-old has two points (0G / 2A) and is averaging 17:49 time-on-ice through 11 games this season. He is not expected to return on Saturday as Nashville will take his return to the lineup slowly.

The Predators will turn to Saros between the pipes for the 13th time this season when they host the Flyers on Thursday. Saros struggled in his last start, allowing five goals on 36 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks on Monday. Nashville's franchise netminder brings a 5-4-3 record into Thursday night's matchup with the Flyers, where the Predators enter action at -125 on the money line.

The Predators will hand Annunen just his third start of the season when they travel to Minnesota for their second game in as many nights on Tuesday. Annunen's last appearance came in a 3-2 loss to the Stars on October 26th, when he allowed three goals on 27 shots. The 25-year-old netminder has failed to impress over parts of two seasons in Nashville, posting an .884 SV% and a 9-13-1 record in 25 appearances. The Predators enter action on Tuesday at +185 on the money line.

L'Heureux was drafted 27th-overall by the Predators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward made his NHL debut last season, scoring 15 points (5G / 10A) in 62 games, but has started the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he has six points (4G / 2A) in seven games with the Milwaukee Admirals this season.

The Predators have had an inconsistent 5-6-2 start to the 2025-26 season but have seen glimpses of promising goaltending from Saros, who will return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 30-year-old Saros was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 2.79 GAA and .905 SV% in 11 games this season (5-4-2). The Predators enter Monday's contest as -117 home favorites against a Canucks team that has struggled at times offensively (2.69 goals per game).

Jost has played 10 of 13 games for the Predators this season and will draw back into the lineup on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 27-year-odl is averaging 12:22 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) this season.

The Predators have had an inconsistent 5-6-2 start to the 2025-26 season but have seen glimpses of promising goaltending from Saros, who will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 30-year-old Saros was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 2.79 GAA and .905 SV% in 11 games this season (5-4-2). The Predators enter Monday's contest as -117 home favorites against a Canucks team that has struggled at times offensively (2.69 goals per game).