Predators' injury list grows longer with Forsberg on IR
The Nashville Predators placed forward Filip Forsberg on injured reserve Friday on an injury list that keeps growing longerAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASHVILLE PREDATORS 7-12-4 · 8TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
7-12-4 · 8TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
Nashville takes on Tampa Bay, aims for 4th straight victory
Nashville looks to keep its three-game win streak going when the Predators take on Tampa BayAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Game Highlights | Predators vs. Red Wings – Apr. 08, 2021
APRIL 9, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Comeau, Hintz lead Stars past Blackhawks, 5-1
Blake Comeau scored twice, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Thursday to end a two-game slideAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arvidsson’s Hat Trick helps lift Predators over Red Wings
APRIL 9, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Surging Predators rout Red Wings 7-1 for 9th win in 10 games
Viktor Arvidsson scored three times to lead the surging Nashville Predators in a 7-1 win over the Detroit Red WingsAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Viktor Arvidsson's Shot Goes Off Jon Merrill's Skate & Past Jonathan Bernier
APRIL 9, 2021 • YOUTUBE
The Forecheck | Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Red Wings - 4/8
APRIL 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Back to taxi squad Pitlick was reassigned to Nashville's taxi squad Wednesday.
Impact Pitlick will likely return to the active roster for Thursday's matchup with Detroit if Victor Arvidsson (upper body) remains unavailable. Pitlick's gone scoreless through five games this campaign.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nashville Predators GM David Poile weighs in on how busy NHL trade deadline will be The Predators are not expected to be as active with the trade deadline approaching as they once were.
APRIL 7, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Diagnosed with liver failure Emelin is suffering from acute liver failure and will need a liver transplant, Sport-Express reports.
Impact Emelin last played in the NHL back in 2017-18, when he logged 76 games with the Predators and garnered one goal on 59 shots, eight assists and 181 hits while averaging 16:53 of ice time. At 34 years of age, the blueliner has almost certainly played his final game in the NHL and may have to consider retiring altogether based on his medical condition.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit hosts Nashville following shootout victory
Nashville visits the Detroit Red Wings after the Predators knocked off Detroit 3-2 in a shootoutAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Wings Botch Line Change Leading To Luke Kunin Scoring
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Predators beat Red Wings 3-2, improve to 4-0 in shootouts
Ryan Johansen and Roman Josi scored in the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators over the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday nightAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings | FULL Shootout Highlights - Apr. 6, 2021
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Luke Kunin Suffers Gruesome Ear Injury After Taking Shot From Teammate Matt Benning
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Michael Rasmussen Hits Head Off Glass After Hit From Luke Kunin
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Gets on scoresheet with helper Benning notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Impact Benning saw 22:48 of ice time to cover for the absence of Dante Fabbro (undisclosed). Tuesday was just the fourth time this season Benning has played over 20 minutes. The 26-year-old blueliner has just three points, 44 hits, 36 blocked shots and 24 PIM through 38 contests, as he's mainly a defensive player. He's the only healthy right-shot defenseman on the Predators' roster currently, while Tyler Lewington is on taxi squad. Should Fabbro miss time, Benning would likely see first-pairing minutes.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts power-play assist Jarnkrok posted a power-play assist and a team-high six shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Impact Jarnkrok set up Mikael Granlund's tally at 16:02 of the third period, which tied the game at 2-2. The 29-year-old Jarnkrok has been on a heater lately, with two goals and three helpers in his last five games. The Swede can be a bit streaky, but his second-line role gives him a chance to contribute more often than not. He reached the 20-point mark in 34 contests this season.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Key player in shootout win Josi registered two assists, three shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Impact Josi had a hand in goals by Luke Kunin and Mikael Granlund as the Predators overcame a pair of one-goal deficits in regulation. In the shootout, Josi took the Predators' second attempt and scored, securing the win. The Swiss blueliner has two goals and six helpers in his last eight appearances. For the year, he's at 24 points, 98 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating in 33 contests.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Forces overtime with PPG Granlund scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Impact Granlund's tally at 16:02 of the third period tied the game at 2-2, forcing overtime. The 29-year-old has four goals and a helper in his last eight outings. For the year, the Finn is up to 16 points (six on the power play), 53 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 36 games. He should be expected to continue in a top-six role with ample power-play time.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury Tuesday Fabbro (undisclosed) was injured in Tuesday's game versus the Red Wings, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Impact Fabbro took only seven shifts, totaling 4:00 of ice time before he was done for the game. It's unclear what forced Fabbro to exit the contest, and head coach John Hynes didn't provide an update on his status after the game. More information on the 22-year-old blueliner's status should be available Wednesday.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injured in Tuesday's win Kunin (undisclosed) left Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings with an injury, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Impact Kunin scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in 15:18 of ice time prior to his injury. Head coach John Hynes didn't have an update on the 23-year-old forward after the contest -- more information is expected to be available Wednesday.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gathers win in shootout Saros stopped 25 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Impact The Predators twice battled back from one-goal deficits as Saros kept things from getting out of control Tuesday. In the shootout, he stopped both of the Red Wings' attempts to help secure the win. He's won seven of his nine starts since he returned from an upper-body injury. The Finn improved to 12-7-0 with a 2.24 GAA and a .928 save percentage in 22 outings. He could start again in Thursday's rematch with the Red Wings.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Forecheck | Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Red Wings - 4/6
APRIL 6, 2021 • YOUTUBE
