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Predators' Spencer Stastney: Deemed week-to-week
Stastney (upper body) is considered week-to-week, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.
Statsney was injured in the second period of Friday's Game 3 loss to the Canucks. He hasn't picked up a point through three playoff outings while posting one blocked shot and one shot on goal. Tyson Barrie or Dante Fabbro will replace Statsney in the lineup for Game 4 on Sunday.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Takes loss despite light workload
Saros permitted two goals on 12 shots in the 2-1 loss to the Canucks on Friday in Game 3.
Nashville put up 30 shots to dominate possession in the attacking zone, but Saros ended up with the loss after the Canucks converted on two of three power-play opportunities. Saros didn't carry over any momentum from his 17-save performance in Nashville's 4-1 victory over Vancouver in Game 2 on Tuesday. Now faced with a 2-1 series deficit, Saros will look to shake off the most recent loss in time for a pivotal Game 4 matchup on Sunday.
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Predators' Spencer Stastney: Exits Friday's contest
Stastney (upper body) will not return to Friday's Game 3 against the Canucks.
Stastney logged just 6:36 of ice time before suffering the injury. He's been held without a point in five straight games dating back to the regular season. An update on his status should be available before Game 4 on Sunday.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Slated to start Friday
Saros is on track to patrol the home crease versus Vancouver in Game 3 on Friday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Saros has gone 1-1 while allowing four goals on 38 shots through the first two games of the series. Saros had some ups and downs this season, winning 35 games while logging sub-par peripheral stats with a 2.86 GAA and a .906 save percentage. He'll continue to operate as a workhorse in goal for Nashville throughout its playoff run.
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Predators' Juuso Parssinen: Recalled from AHL
Parssinen was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, per Robby Stanley of NHL.com.
Parssinen played in 44 regular-season games for Nashville this year, recording eight goals and four assists to go along with 54 shots on goal. The 23-year-old was spotted at morning skate Thursday, so it looks like he could get into the lineup for Friday's Game 3 versus Vancouver. If he does play, expect Lomberg to slide into a bottom-six role.
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Predators' Jason Zucker: Draws helper in win
Zucker logged an assist, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Zucker has a goal and an assist over two playoff contests, already more offense than he had in his last eight regular-season outings (one goal). The 32-year-old winger looks set to stay in a middle-six role during the postseason. He should also see some power-play time, but the strength of the Predators' top line makes it tough to rely on their depth forwards for scoring.
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Predators' Gustav Nyquist: Gathers assist Tuesday
Nyquist logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Nyquist set up Filip Forsberg's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. The 34-year-old Nyquist is playing the role of a steady playmaker on the top line -- he has two helpers through two playoff contests, and he's earned a goal and five assists over his last five appearances. He should continue to see ample ice time at even strength and on the power play, giving him plenty of chances to chip in with offense.
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Predators' Kiefer Sherwood: Fills empty cage
Sherwood scored an empty-net goal and added five hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Sherwood put the finishing touch on the Predators' win to even the series at 1-1. The 29-year-old entered Tuesday on a three-game pointless slump. He produced 10 goals, 27 points, 110 shots on net, 234 hits and 41 PIM in 68 regular-season appearances. Sherwood can chip in with some depth scoring, but he's likely to remain in a fourth-line role throughout the playoffs.
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Predators' Colton Sissons: Tallies in Game 2 win
Sissons scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Sissons led the Predators' forwards with his four blocks. The 30-year-old also chipped in with the team's third goal. Sissons had a career-best regular season in 2023-24 with 15 goals, 35 points, 131 shots on net, 138 hits and 57 blocked shots over 81 appearances. He's often played in a second-line role this year, offering two-way appeal on the ice and modest fantasy value for his all-around game.
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Predators' Anthony Beauvillier: Haunts old team with two points
Beauvillier scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Beauvillier doubled his point total for April with this two-point effort. The 26-year-old began the year as a Canuck, posting eight points over 22 outings before being traded to the Blackhawks and then to the Predators. He had a mediocre 17 points, 105 shots on net and a minus-8 rating in 60 regular-season contests, but he's still seeing middle-six usage to begin the playoffs.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Pair of points in win
Forsberg scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added three hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Forsberg set up Anthony Beauvillier early in the first period and then scored a goal of his own, the game-winner, at 6:29 of the second. With three points over two playoff outings, Forsberg has carried his momentum from the regular season into the postseason. The 29-year-old has added four hits, six shots on net and a minus-1 rating so far in the first round. He's the star of the Predators' offense and a steady presence on the top line.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Collects win Tuesday
Saros allowed a goal on 18 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Saros was solid when called upon, but the Predators were also credited with 30 blocked shots to make his job easier. He's allowed four goals on 38 shots over two playoff contests so far. Saros will likely continue to see most, if not all, of the starts during the postseason, and he's likely to get more goal support while Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) is out of action for the Canucks. Game 3 is set for Friday in Nashville.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Tending twine in Game 2
Saros will guard the road goal versus the Canucks on Tuesday in Game 2, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.
Saros will look to overcome his Game 1 loss, in which he allowed three goals on 20 shots, including a pair of tallies in a 12-second span in the third period. The 29-year-old has lost all three of his games versus the Canucks this season, allowing a total of 11 goals. His Predators teammates may find more room for offense Tuesday with Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) out and Casey DeSmith slated to start for Vancouver.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Plucks apple in loss
Jankowski logged an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
Jankowski has done well to hold onto a middle-six spot in the lineup since the All-Star break. The 29-year-old produced 15 points over 32 appearances, his best NHL campaign since 2018-19 with the Flames. Jankowski is defensively responsible and can play center or wing, so he should have a good chance of remaining in the lineup even if the Predators make changes if they fall further behind in the series.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 3.22 | 3.01 | 21.6 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| S. Stastney D Spencer Stastney D | Upper Body |
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