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Saros is in the starter's crease at the Predators' morning skate.
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Annunen will start in San Jose on Thursday.
The Predators will somewhat surprisingly stick with Annunen between the pipes on Thursday. Annunen relieved Juuse Saros at home against the Sharks on Tuesday and guided them to a come from behind victory, allowing just one goal on 16 shots. Annunen has arguably outplayed Saros since being acquired from the Avalanche, posting a 5-2-0 record and a .924 SV% across eight appearances. He's a good bet to stay in the win column on Thursday as the Predators enter action at -225 on the money line.
Oesterle is a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Senators.
Oesterle will take a seat on Thursday as the Bruins look to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Michael Callahan will draw into the lineup in his place.
Smith (lower-body) has been activated from IR and is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Sharks.
Smith has been sidelined since December 21st with a lower-body injury he suffered while blocking a shot. He'll replace Mark Jankowski, who is out week-to-week, on the Nashville fourth line.
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Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
The Predators are riding a three-game winning streak and will likely roll with Saros between the pipes on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Saros was stellar in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old netminder has a 2.72 GAA and .904 SV% in 35 games this season (11-18-6). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as humungous -372 home favorites against a Sharks squad outscored 14-5 during a three-game losing skid (0-3-0).
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Saros was the first goalie off the ice at Nashville's morning skate.
The Predators are riding a three-game winning streak and will likely roll with Saros between the pipes on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Saros was stellar in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old netminder has a 2.72 GAA and .904 SV% in 35 games this season (11-18-6). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as humungous -372 home favorites against a Sharks squad outscored 14-5 during a three-game losing skid (0-3-0).
Smith (lower-body) will be a game-time decision vs. San Jose on Tuesday.
Smith has not played since December 21st, missing 11 straight games, but is nearing a return to the lineup. The 29-year-old Smith was averaging 13:03 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 34 games before his injury.
Smith (lower-body) has been improved to day-to-day and is close to a return.
Smith has not played since December 21st, missing 11 straight games, but is nearing a return to the lineup. The 29-year-old Smith was averaging 13:03 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 34 games before his injury.
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Wilsby (upper-body) will return to the Predators lineup on Saturday.
Evangelista (lower-body) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday.
Oesterle will draw into the Bruins lineup on Saturday.
Wilsby (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
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Saros will start Saturday vs. the Wild.
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Saros is in the starter's crease at the Predators morning skate.
Haula (ankle sprain) has been placed on IR retroactive to January 4th.
Haula has played through some injuries this season and continues to be sidelined on a week-to-week basis with 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.
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Saros will start vs. Chicago on Thursday.
The Predators snapped a two-game losing skid on Tuesday with Justus Annunen between the pipes in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights but will return to Saros on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Saros struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 15 shots (.800 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Saros has a 2.78 GAA and .903 SV% in 33 appearances this season (9-18-6). The Predators enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -253 home favorites against a Blackhawks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-3-0).
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Saros is in the starter's crease at Nashville's morning skate.
The Predators snapped a two-game losing skid on Tuesday with Justus Annunen between the pipes in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights but will return to Saros on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Saros struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 15 shots (.800 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Saros has a 2.78 GAA and .903 SV% in 33 appearances this season (9-18-6). The Predators enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -253 home favorites against a Blackhawks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-3-0).
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Annunen will start against the Golden Knights on Tuesday.
Annunen will make just his sixth start as a Predator when Nashville hosts the Golden Knights on Tuesday. The 24-year-old netminder was excellent his last time out, allowing just a single goal on 32 shots in a 4-1 victory in Calgary. He boasts an impressive .930 SV% and a 3-2-0 record since being acquired from the Avalanche. He's e's got a good shot at staying in the win column on Tuesday as the Predators enter action at +110 on the money line.
Oesterle will draw out of the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.
Oesterle will be the odd-man out on the Bruins blue-line on Tuesday. Michael Callahan will make his NHL debut in Oesterle's place. Oesterle has zero goals and three assists in 17 games this season.
Bunting (undisclosed) will return to Pittsburgh's lineup on Tuesday vs. Seattle.
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.
