Impact This is almost certainly just a paper move, so expect Olivier to rejoin the active roster ahead of Saturday's clash with Chicago.
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NASHVILLE PREDATORS 7-12-4 · 8TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
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Back to taxi squad Olivier was returned to Nashville's taxi squad Friday.
Khudobin stops 21 as Stars beat Predators 4-1
Anton Khudobin made 21 saves to lead the Dallas Stars to a 4-1 victory over the Nashville PredatorsAPRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Registers helper Trenin produced an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.
Impact Trenin set up Colton Sissons for the Predators' lone tally in the game. The helper gave Trenin six points in 27 games, matching his output from last year despite needing six additional appearances to do so. The Russian forward has added 54 hits, 34 shots on goal and a plus-3 rating from a fourth-line role.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nets lone goal in loss Sissons scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.
Impact Sissons tied the game at 1-1 with his first-period tally on a feed from Yakov Trenin. The score snapped a four-game point drought for Sissons, as well as a 14-game goal drought. The 27-year-old forward has five goals and an assist in 38 contests this season. He's added 39 shots on net, 50 hits and 12 PIM in a bottom-six role.
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Win streak halted by Stars Saros gave up three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Stars. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Impact Saros finally hit a snag after a hot run, but it was bound to happen some time. The 25-year-old didn't get much help Thursday, either. Saros dropped to 10-7-0 with a 2.39 GAA and a .923 save percentage in 20 appearances. A starting goalie for Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks has yet to be announced, but Saros has had the edge over Pekka Rinne in playing time lately.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colton Sissons Walks Into The Slot & Fires Puck Past Anton Khudobin
APRIL 2, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Missed shifts in Thursday's game Johansen (undisclosed) missed some shifts in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Stars, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.
Impact Johansen was never reported to have gone to the locker room during play, but apparently he was bothered by something. It doesn't seem like the 28-year-old center is battling anything major, but fantasy managers will want to check on his status before Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injured in Thursday's game Carrier (undisclosed) was injured in Thursday's game versus the Stars, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.
Impact Carrier played only 11:00 of ice time in the 4-1 loss to the Stars. It's unclear how he got injured, but the defenseman should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Blackhawks.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patrolling crease Thursday Saros will defend the home net in Thursday's game versus the Stars, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Saros has been remarkable since returning from injury, allowing just six goals over six games while recording a .971 save percentage and a 5-1-0 record. He defeated the Stars -- who have now lost five of six games -- on Tuesday night, allowing just one goal on 35 shots.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumps up a rank Olivier was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
Impact Olivier is expected to play in Thursday's game versus the Stars. The 24-year-old forward has posted three points and 26 PIM across the last 14 games while averaging 11:01 of ice time.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL affiliate Allard was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Thursday.
Impact Allard hasn't cracked the Predators' lineup since making his NHL debut March 13 against the Lightning. He could be in for an extended stay in the minors.
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Joins taxi squad Lewington was promoted to Nashville's taxi squad from AHL Chicago on Thursday.
Impact Lewington will be on hand as an emergency option for Thursday's matchup with Dallas. He's gone scoreless through three AHL appearances this year.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shuffles to taxi squad Olivier was reassigned to Nashville's taxi squad Wednesday.
Impact This is almost certainly a paper move, as Olivier has appeared in 14 straight games for the Predators. Look for him to ascend to the active roster ahead of Thursday's matchup with Dallas.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Labeled week-to-week Forsberg (upper body) is considered week-to-week, the team announced Wednesday.
Impact Forberg has already missed three games due to his upper-body issue and now is slated to be sidelined for at least two more. Prior to getting hurt, Forsberg managed just one goal in his last 11 appearances while also registering six assists, including four with the man advantage. At this point, fantasy players should expect Forsberg to end up on injured reserve sooner rather than later.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Considered week-to-week Borowiecki (upper body) is considered week-to-week.
Impact Borowiecki has been sidelined since March 11 with an upper-body issue and evidently isn't close to returning. His absence will continue to test the Predators' depth at defense, but it will likely go unnoticed in most fantasy circles, as he's only tallied one helper in 22 games this campaign.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Desperate and inspired, the Nashville Predators are fighting hard against change | Estes A humbling lesson these Predators have had to learn is they aren’t talented enough to coast and still win. So now they're fighting for survi...
MARCH 31, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Predators host the Stars following overtime victory
Nashville hosts Dallas after the Predators defeated Dallas 3-2 in overtimeMARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Game Highlights | Stars vs. Predators - Mar. 30, 2021
MARCH 31, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Tolvanen’s OT goal gives Predators a 3-2 victory over Stars Eeli Tolvanen scored at 1:29 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
MARCH 31, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Eeli Tolvanen gives Predators sixth straight win with 3-2 OT victory over Stars Eeli Tolvanen scored at 1:29 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
MARCH 31, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Eeli Tolvanen Roofs Slick Backhand OT Winner
MARCH 31, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Tolvanen's OT goal gives Predators a 3-2 victory over Stars
Eeli Tolvanen scored at 1:29 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday nightMARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Credited with helper Carrier produced an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.
Impact Carrier picked up the secondary helper on Eeli Tolvanen's overtime goal. The 24-year-old Carrier has carved out a consistent role in the lineup with Ryan Ellis, Mark Borowiecki and Luca Sbisa all sidelined by upper-body injuries. Carrier has three points, 26 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 18 hits through 14 appearances, mainly in a second-pairing role.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records helper Tuesday Kunin produced an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.
Impact Kunin has four assists in his last three games since he joined a line with Mikael Granlund and Calle Jarnkrok. The Predators' new second line played a part in both of their goals Tuesday. Through 20 contests overall, Kunin has nine points, 41 hits, 37 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating.
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