Nashville Predators News

Oesterle missed Thursday's game in Vancouver and will likely sit out of Saturday's game in Edmonton as well. Kyle Capobianco was called up from the AHL to take Oesterle's spot on the roster.

Saros stopped all 28 shots that he faced in the Predators shutout win in Winnipeg on Sunday. It was a much-needed game from Saros, who had previously lost four in a row while giving up a combined 14 goals against. He is a great play on Thursday with the Ducks in town. They've lost four in a row and are 2-10-2 while scoring just 2.29 goals per game in their last 14 road contests.

Saros stopped all 28 shots that he faced in the Predators shutout win in Winnipeg on Sunday. It was a much-needed game from Saros, who had previously lost four in a row while giving up a combined 14 goals against. He is a great play on Thursday with the Ducks in town. They've lost four in a row and are 2-10-2 while scoring just 2.29 goals per game in their last 14 road contests.

Hague was a healthy scratch vs. the Blue Jackets but will replace Jon Merrill in the lineup in Buffalo. Hague, who often plays on the third-pair and second power-play unit, has no goals on 44 shots with 10 assists in 34 games.

Marchessault has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but head coach Gerard Gallant thinks he's back tonight. Marchessault is fourth on the team in goals (15) and fifth in points (31) in 43 games.

Marchessault was on the ice for the morning skate but head coach Gerard Gallant said he is “doubtful but I don’t want to say no.” Expect Marchessault to miss his fifth straight game on Saturday.

Marchessault was not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and will not be available against the Kings. With Marchessault still out, the Golden Knights are expected to keep Chandler Stephenson on the William Karlsson line and Paul Stastny between Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone.

Marchessault has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but could play Tuesday vs. the Penguins. Monitor his status as the Golden Knights hit the ice for warmups at 9:30 pm ET.

Haula was not on the ice for Monday's practice or Tuesday's morning skate but head coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that Haula will be available vs. Montreal. Since returning to the lineup on December 21st, Haula has two goals and two assists (four points) in four games.

Saros allowed two goals on 19 shots after replacing Pekka Rinne in last night's loss to the Penguins. He'll get the chance to start the game in Pittsburgh tonight but comes in with his own share of struggles. Saros is 2-2-2 with a 3.14 GAA and .894 SV% in his last six starts and is obviously a risky option against a Penguins team that is 8-2-0 in their last 10.

Haula has missed the last 15 games with a knee injury but is expected to centre the third line on Saturday. Haula, who has eight goals and three assists (11 points) in 16 games, will skate with Ryan Dzingel and Martin Necas at even strength and should see PP2 time as well.

Saros allowed two goals on 41 shots in the Predators win in New York on Monday. Pekka Rinne won Tuesday but they'll come back to Saros, who was excellent vs. the Rangers. Saros has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .913 SV% in his last seven starts and should be a decent option in Ottawa but the Senators have won seven of their last eight home games while scoring 3.50 goals per game.

Saros gave up four goals on 32 shots in the Predators loss in Buffalo last Thursday. Saros has lost three of his last four starts (1-2-1) while posting a 3.00 GAA and .896 SV%. Tonight he faces a Rangers team that has alternated wins and losses in their last 10 games (5-3-2) while scoring 2.90 goals per game. Saros is 2-4-1 with a 3.40 GAA and .891 SV% on the road.