Minnesota will turn to Gustavsson between the pipes for the first time in three games. Gustavsson has allowed four or more goals in two straight, including his most recent outing when he allowed five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota enters the action as a +146 road underdog against the Los Angeles Kings.
Nyquist will sit for roster management purposes as the Predators look to get him some rest on the tail-end of their back-to-back. One of Jaret Anderson-Dolan or Cody Glass will likely take his place in the lineup.
Gaudreau did not travel to Vegas with Minnesota due to personal reasons and will not play on Friday. The 30-year-old Gaudreau has five goals and 15 points in 65 games this season.
Zuccarello is in the midst of a four-game point streak (6A) but did not travel to Vegas due to personal reasons and will not play on Friday. The 36-year-old is third in team scoring with 11 goals and 62 points in 68 games played.
With Juuse Saros (roster management) not suiting up on Friday night, the Predators have recalled Grosenick from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL). Grosenick has a 2.56 GAA and .907 SV% in 28 games this season (17-7-1) with Milwaukee. He will back up Kevin Lankinen against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Hinostroza earned yet another call-up to Pittsburgh after putting up 15 goals and 32 points in 39 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The 30-year-old veteran has appeared in 14 games for the Penguins already this season, with one goal, three points, 27 SOG, and four PIMs.
Zuccarello is in the midst of a four-game point streak (6A) but did not travel to Vegas due to personal reasons and is unlikely to play on Friday but has not been fully ruled out. The 36-year-old is third in team scoring with 11 goals and 62 points in 68 games played. An update on his status is expected by mid-day Friday.
Gaudreau did not travel to Vegas with Minnesota due to personal reasons but was not fully ruled out for the game on Friday. The 30-year-old should have an update in the morning but if he does play will be looking to add to his five goals and 15 points in 65 games this season.
Ohgren will make his NHL debut on Friday in Vegas after appearing in three games for Iowa (AHL) after a full season in the Swedish Elite League with Farjestad BK. The 20-year-old left-winger is Minnesota's 2022 first-round pick (20th overall) and had an impressive 12 goals and 19 points in 26 games with Farjestad BK before being sent to North America.
Officially eliminated from the playoffs, Minnesota will turn to Fleury for the second time in their last five games. Fleury has struggled lately, allowing four or more goals in three of his last five (1-3-0), including four on 25 shots (.840 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Minnesota enters action on Friday as a +152 road underdog against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Tomas Nosek will not play on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, allowing Clarke to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Clarke recently made his NHL debut but has spent most of the season in the AHL, scoring 47 points (23G / 24A) in 64 games with the Utica Comets.
Ohgren was the 19th overall pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He recently made his North American debut with the Iowa Wild (AHL) and could get the opportunity for his first NHL game after being recalled on Wednesday.
Clarke was the 80th overall pick of the Devils in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and played one game with the club earlier this season, making his NHL debut. He has 47 points (23G / 24A) in 64 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Zuccarello's status for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche was up in the air after leaving practice early. The 36-year-old Zuccarello has 60 points (11G / 49A) in 67 games this season.
Zuccarello's status for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche is up in the air after leaving practice early. The 36-year-old Zuccarello has 60 points (11G / 49A) in 67 games this season.
