Nashville Predators News

Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and looks set to finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.

The Predators will turn to Saros between the pipes for the 49th time this season when they visit the Ducks on Friday. Saros picked up a third consecutive victory in his last outing, stopping 25 of the 27 shots he faced in a 3-2 win in San Jose on Tuesday. The three-game winning streak has been a welcomed change of events for Saros, who was struggled this season to the tune of a 16-25-6 record and an .897 SV%. He's a good bet to stay in the win column on Friday, as the Preds enter action at -150 on the money line.

Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and could finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.

Saros will make his 48th start of the season when the Predators travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks on Tuesday. Saros picked up a second consecutive victory in his last outing, allowing three goals on 25 shots in a 5-3 win over the Kraken on Thursday. Nashville's franchise netminder has endured a challenging season, posting a 15-25-6 record and just an .897 SV%. Thankfully for Saros, he's got a good chance of staying in the win column on Tuesday as the Preds enter action at -165 on the money line.

Oesterle began the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL but was thrust into a role with Boston this season due to injuries on their blueline. The 32-year-old defenseman averaged 17:36 time-on-ice and scored six points (1G / 5A) in 22 games with Boston this season.

Vrana had only cracked the Capitals' lineup once since early January and had been placed on waivers on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Vrana is averaging only 9:50 time-on-ice and has 11 points (7G / 4A) in 26 games this season and could get a more prominent role on a Predators team struggling offensively.

Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday but will have to wait a little longer before making his debut with the team as he continues recovering from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.

The Predators are coming off a 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins, where Saros saved 18 of 21 shots (.857 SV%), and will roll with him between the pipes on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Saros is amid the worst season of his career, posting a 2.96 GAA and .897 SV% in 46 games (14-25-6). The Predators enter the action on Thursday as -124 home favorites against a Kraken team that traded away two key offensive players, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde, to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday.

Wiesblatt made his NHL debut earlier this season, played three games with the Predators, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL). The 22-year-old forward has 32 points (14G / 18A) in 51 AHL games with Milwaukee this season.

Bunting is currently injured after undergoing an appendectomy last week. The 29-year-old Bunting's tenure as a Penguin comes to an end after just 79 games with the franchise, where he tallied 20 goals and 28 assists.

Vrana has only cracked the Capitals' lineup once since early January and has been placed on waivers. The 29-year-old Vrana is averaging only 9:50 time-on-ice and has 11 points (7G / 4A) in 26 games this season.

Barron will take a seat on Tuesday as the Predators opt to dress just six defencemen. Mark Jankowski (upper-body) will draw into the lineup in his place.