Nashville Predators News

Saros will return to the Predators' crease after a rare backing up of Kevin Lankinen in Nashville's last game after he was the first goalie off the ice at an optional skate on Thursday. The 28-year-old has recently become the talk of trade speculation even though he is having one of the worst seasons of his nine-year career, with his 21-21-2 record, 3.02 GAA and .902 SV%. He will head to Los Angeles to take on the Kings on Thursday, who have won four straight and are third in the NHL in shots per game (33.5).

The Golden Knights are already without Mark Stone (upper body) but fortunately will have Marchessault in the lineup on Thursday night. Despite being held without a point in two straight, Marchessault has been extremely productive lately with 15 points (11G / 4A) in his last 13 games.

Annunen has struggled in limited action for the Avalanche this season but will start for the second time in the last four games on Thursday night. In three games this season (1-2-0), Annunen has a disastrous 4.08 GAA and .888 SV%. That said, the high-scoring Avalanche are still -127 road favourites against a Detroit Red Wings club that has outscored their opposition 9-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).

Saros will return to the Predators' crease after a rare backing up of Kevin Lankinen in Nashville's last game after he was the first goalie off the ice at an optional skate on Thursday. The 28-year-old has recently become the talk of trade speculation even though he is having one of the worst seasons of his nine-year career, with his 21-21-2 record, 3.02 GAA and .902 SV%. He will head to Los Angeles to take on the Kings on Thursday, who have won four straight and are third in the NHL in shots per game (33.5).

Denisenko has been held without a point in four games with the Golden Knights this season but his strong play in the AHL earned him a call-up earlier this week. In 45 games with the Silver Knights (AHL), Denisenko has 40 points (14G / 26A).

The Golden Knights are already without Mark Stone (upper body) and could also be without Marchessault on Thursday night. Despite being held without a point in two straight, Marchessault has been extremely productive lately with 15 points (11G / 4A) in his last 13 games.

Annunen has struggled in limited action for the Avalanche this season but will start for the second time in the last four games on Thursday night. In three games this season (1-2-0), Annunen has a disastrous 4.08 GAA and .888 SV%. That said, the high-scoring Avalanche are still -127 road favourites against a Detroit Red Wings club that has outscored their opposition 9-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).

Michael Pezzetta will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Ylonen to re-enter the Canadiens' lineup. Ylonen last played on February 13th, registering two hits and +1 plus/minus in 8:45 time-on-ice.

Denisenko was held without a point in three games with the Golden Knights earlier this season but his strong play in the AHL has earned another call-up. In 45 games with the Silver Knights (AHL), Denisenko has 40 points (14G / 26A).

Denisenko was held without a point in three games with the Golden Knights earlier this season but his strong play in the AHL has earned another call-up. In 45 games with the Silver Knights (AHL), Denisenko has 40 points (14G / 26A).

The 28-year-old McCarron has been rewarded for his most productive season to date, scoring 13 points (7G / 6A) in 42 games while averaging 11:52 time-on-ice and continuing his bruting style with 89 hits. McCarron has predominantly played this season on a line with Philip Tomasino and Cole Smith.

Saros will return to the crease on Thursday in a divisional matchup against the Dallas Stars. Saros has allowed three or more goals in four straight games (1-2-1) but played well in a 4-2 losing effort to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, saving 43 of 46 shots (.935 SV%). Saros last played the Stars on December 23rd and allowed two goals in the final minute en route to a 3-2 regulation loss.

Annunen will return to the crease for the Avalanche on Thursday, his second start in the last five games. Annunen struggled in his last outing, allowing four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, but is starting to see game-action more regularly as the Avalanche attempt to cycle in more rest days for starting netminder Alexandar Georgiev. Colorado is a +112 road underdog against a Tampa Bay Lightning club riding a two-game winning streak.

Annunen will likely return to the crease for the Avalanche on Thursday, his second start in the last five games. Annunen struggled in his last outing, allowing four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, but is starting to see game-action more regularly as the Avalanche attempt to cycle in more rest days for starting netminder Alexandar Georgiev. Colorado is a +112 road underdog against a Tampa Bay Lightning club riding a two-game winning streak.

Denis Gurianov will draw back into the lineup on Thursday, sending Evangelista to the press box. Evangelista has two points (0G / 2A) in his last five games while averaging under 12 minutes of time on ice.

Saros will return to the crease on Thursday in a divisional matchup against the Dallas Stars. Saros has allowed three or more goals in four straight games (1-2-1) but played well in a 4-2 losing effort to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, saving 43 of 46 shots (.935 SV%). Saros last played the Stars on December 23rd and allowed two goals in the final minute en route to a 3-2 regulation loss.