Nashville Predators News

Ufko will make his NHL debut on Monday vs. Utah.

Ufko was a fourth-round pick, 115th overall, of the Nashville Predators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman made his professional debut in the AHL last season but has yet to play an NHL game. He has 29 points (8G / 21A) in 71 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL).

Ryan Ufko
Ufko has been recalled from Milwaukee (AHL).

Ufko was a fourth-round pick, 115th overall, of the Nashville Predators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman made his professional debut in the AHL last season but has yet to play an NHL game. He has 29 points (8G / 21A) in 71 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL).

Ryan Ufko
Saros will start vs. Utah on Monday.

Saros will be between the pipes for the Predators for their penultimate game of the season when they face off against the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old Saros was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over Utah. He has a 2.96 GAA and .895 SV% in 56 games this season (19-30-6). The Predators enter Monday's contest as +144 home underdogs against a Utah team with points in seven of their last eight outings (5-1-2).

Juuse Saros
Saros is in the starter's crease at Nashville's morning skate.

Saros will be between the pipes for the Predators for their penultimate game of the season when they face off against the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old Saros was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over Utah. He has a 2.96 GAA and .895 SV% in 56 games this season (19-30-6). The Predators enter Monday's contest as +144 home underdogs against a Utah team with points in seven of their last eight outings (5-1-2).

Juuse Saros
Saros will start in Utah on Thursday.

The Predators are coming off a wild 7-6 overtime win over the New York Islanders and will look for more stability between the pipes on Thursday, with Saros tending the twine against the Utah Hockey Club. Saros was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 15 of 17 shots (.882 SV%) but did not receive ample goal support, losing 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens. The 29-year-old Saros has a 2.97 GAA and .894 SV% in 55 games this season (18-30-6). Nashville enters Thursday's contest as +180 road underdogs against a Utah team coming off a 7-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.

Juuse Saros
Annunen will start against the Islanders on Tuesday.

The Predators have lost six straight (0-6-0) and will turn to Annunen between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Annunen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.97 GAA and .896 SV% in 21 appearances with the Predators this season (8-10-1). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as +109 home underdogs against an Islanders team coming off a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

Justus Annunen
Marchessault (lower-body) is expected to return vs. the Islanders on Tuesday.

Marchessault has a career-worst -26 plus/minus this season, echoing the struggles of many Predators this season. Still, he has 49 points (19G / 30A) and 197 shots on goal in 73 games this season. He will return to the lineup on Tuesday after missing the previous four games.

Jonathan Marchessault
Annunen is in the starter's crease at Nashville's morning skate.

The Predators have lost six straight (0-6-0) and will likely turn to Annunen between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Annunen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.97 GAA and .896 SV% in 21 appearances with the Predators this season (8-10-1). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as +109 home underdogs against an Islanders team coming off a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

Justus Annunen