Bunting did not play on Sunday after being involved in a minor car accident prior to the game, but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Bunting has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 43 games this season. He has been extremely productive lately, scoring 18 points (9G / 9A) in his last 19 games.
Englund will sit to make room for the return of Joel Edmundson (upper-body). Englund has one goal and zero assists in 11 games this season.
Evangelista suffered a lower-body injury in the first period of Tuesday's loss to the Winnipeg Jets and will be out of the lineup for approximately four weeks. The 22-year-old Evangelisa is averaging 12:51 time-on-ice an has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 39 games this season.
Wilsby has not played since December 30th due to a lower-body injury, missing four consecutive games, and remains week-to-week. The 24-year-old Wilsby has played well in his first NHL season, averaging 18:43 time-on-ice and scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 15 games.
Stamkos exited Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets after only 9:30 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old Stamkos has 25 points (12G / 13A) in 41 games this season. An update will be provided on Stamkos before the Predators return to action on Saturday against the Washington Capitals.
Evangelista appeared to suffer the injury in the first period of Tuesday's game and was able to return briefly in the second before being ruled out. We should get an update on his status ahead of Nashville's game against the Capitals on Saturday.
Wilsby has not played since December 30th due to a lower-body injury and will now miss a fourth consecutive game. The 24-year-old Wilsby has played well in his first NHL season, averaging 18:43 time-on-ice and scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 15 games.
Saros will make his 32nd start of the season when the Predators travel to Winnipeg to take on the Jets on Tuesday. Saros was spectacular his last time out, stopping all 27 shots he faced in a 3-0 victory in Vancouver on Friday. It was the fourth shutout but just the ninth win of the season for Saros. He's got a good chance of staying in the win column on Tuesday as the Predators enter action at +130 on the money line.
Wilsby has not played since December 30th due to a lower-body injury, missing three games, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 24-year-old Wilsby has played well in his first NHL season, averaging 18:43 time-on-ice and scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 15 games.
With Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) on Injured Reserve, the Predators recalled Gravel from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) for precautionary reasons before being reassigned to Milwaukee. The 32-year-old Gravel is no stranger to the NHL, with 135 games of experience, but has primarily been an AHL player the past three seasons. He has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games with Milwaukee this season.
Wiesblatt was the 31st overall pick of the San Jose Sharks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward made his NHL debut last week, scoring zero points in two games. He has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 27 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) this season.
Haula has played through some injuries this season but will sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to an ankle sprain. 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.
With Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) on Injured Reserve, the Predators have recalled Gravel from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL). The 32-year-old Gravel is no stranger to the NHL, with 135 games of experience, but has primarily been an AHL player the past three seasons. He has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games with Milwaukee this season.
