NASHVILLE PREDATORS NEWS

Alexandre Carrier - Still sidelined Carrier (upper body) won't play Saturday against Colorado, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Impact Carrier will miss his third straight contest. He has been credited with four goals, 19 points, 68 shots on net, 127 blocked shots and 55 hits in 66 contests this campaign. Spencer Stastney will play versus the Avalanche due to Carrier's absence.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lankinen - Starting in Colorado Lankinen will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Avalanche, according to Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Impact Lankinen has won each of his past four starts, stopping 118 of 124 shots during that span. In 20 appearances this campaign, he has earned a 10-4-0 record with a 2.85 GAA and a .906 save percentage. Colorado ranks first in the league this season with 3.70 goals per contest.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Did missing out on a chance to see U2 save the Predators' season? - The Boston Globe Prior to Thursday’s 8-4 drubbing by the Coyotes, they went 18 games (16-0-2) without a loss in regulation after a concert-denying 9-2 loss t...

MARCH 30 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions The Nashville Predators (43-26-4) visit the Colorado Avalanche (46-21-6) Saturday. Puck drop from Ball Arena is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). B...

MARCH 30 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Predators, Avalanche each aim to recapture recent magic Entering this week, the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche were two of the NHL’s hottest teams and each had a point streak to back i...

MARCH 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ryan Ufko - Signs three-year deal Ufko agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Nashville on Friday.

Impact Ufko racked up 10 goals and 16 assists in 37 games for UMass this season and will now forgo his senior campaign to turn pro. The 20-year-old blueliner figures to spend a year or two developing his game with AHL Milwaukee before getting a chance to break into the Preds' lineup. With his collegiate career behind him, Ufko will likely sign an amateur tryout deal to finish the year with the Admirals.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Predators visit the Avalanche after Zucker's 2-goal game

The Nashville Predators visit the Colorado Avalanche after Jason Zucker scored two goals in the Predators' 8-4 loss to the Arizona Coyotes

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyson Barrie - Garners helper Barrie notched an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Barrie has been in the lineup for six straight games as the Predators navigate multiple injuries on defense. He has three assists in that span, as well as eight blocked shots and 13 shots on net. The 32-year-old has been scratched more often than not over the last three months. He's at 15 points, 65 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 41 appearances.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Colton Sissons - Earns 200th career point Sissons notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Sissons helped out on the first of Jason Zucker's two goals in the first period. The helper was Sissons' 200th career point, a milestone he reached in his 610th appearance. He has three assists over his last seven games, giving him 35 points, 119 shots on net, 129 hits and a minus-2 rating through 73 contests overall.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Glass - Gathers pair of assists Glass recorded two assists, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Glass had been a healthy scratch over the last eight games. He made a quick impact in his return to the lineup, setting up both of Jason Zucker's first-period tallies. The 24-year-old Glass has 12 points, 74 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-11 rating through 37 appearances this season. It's unclear if Thursday's effort will be enough to secure him more playing time going forward.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Josi - Distributes three helpers Josi posted three assists, three blocked shots and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Two of Josi's helpers came on the power play. The defenseman has four goals and 10 assists during his eight-game point streak. Josi continues to be a huge scoring threat from the blue line with 19 goals, 57 helpers, 236 shots on net, 129 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating over 73 appearances. He sits third in scoring among NHL defensemen, trailing only Quinn Hughes (81 points) and Cale Makar (78 points).

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gustav Nyquist - Strikes on power play Nyquist scored a power-play goal on six shots and went minus-5 in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Nyquist has four goals and six assists during his seven-game point streak, but the tally was about the only good thing about his performance Thursday. The 34-year-old winger is up to 66 points (20 on the power play), 141 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 73 contests overall. Nyquist remains on the top line and first power-play unit, riding his chemistry with Filip Forsberg to a career year.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Forsberg - Mixed results Thursday Forsberg scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged three hits and went minus-4 in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Both of his points came on the power play. Forsberg has eight goals and eight assists during his eight-game point streak, which has featured multi-point efforts in five of his last six outings. The winger's contributions Thursday were too late to make much of a difference in the high-scoring loss. His March surge puts him one point and one goal shy of matching the career-high production he had in 2021-22. Forsberg is at 41 goals, 83 points, 27 power-play points, 298 shots on net, 131 hits and a plus-18 rating over 73 appearances.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Zucker - Scores twice against former team Zucker scored two goals on three shots in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Zucker had the Predators up 2-0 at 5:11 of the first period, earning his first multi-goal game of the campaign. He's now scored eight times at Mullett Arena this season -- six times for the Coyotes in addition to two goals Thursday. He's up to 13 tallies, 30 points, 129 shots on net, 87 hits and a minus-8 rating through 60 appearances this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lankinen - Solid in relief outing Lankinen stopped all 11 shots he faced in relief of Juuse Saros in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Lankinen played the third period, and the two goals the Coyotes scored in that frame went into an empty net. The 28-year-old Lankinen won't end up with the loss from this contest -- he's won his last four decisions. He's at 10-4-0 with a 2.85 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 20 appearances this season. Those rate stats are right in line with what Saros has done, albeit Saros has played significantly more. Still, Lankinen has been a capable backup when called upon, though it's unclear how much he'll play with the Predators trying to keep pace in the playoff race.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Juuse Saros - Hot streak reaches jarring end Saros allowed six goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Saros was removed after two periods for performance reasons. His six goals allowed Thursday matched the total he'd given up over the last three games combined. The 28-year-old dropped to 32-22-4 with a 2.83 GAA and a .906 save percentage, and he saw a five-game winning streak come to an end. Saros has been more good than bad lately, but he'll have a tough task on hand if he starts versus the Avalanche on Saturday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cooley gets 1st hat trick, Coyotes end Predators' 18-game point streak | NHL.com Keller has goal, 3 assists; Nashville loses for 1st time in regulation since Feb. 15

MARCH 29 • NHL.COM

Logan Cooley has first NHL hat trick, Coyotes stop Predators' points streak at 18 with 8-4 win Logan Cooley had his first NHL hat trick, Clayton Keller added a goal and three assists and the Arizona Coyotes snapped the Nashville Predat...

MARCH 29 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Logan Cooley has 1st NHL hat trick, Coyotes stop Predators' points streak at 18 with 8-4 win Logan Cooley had his first NHL hat trick, Clayton Keller added a goal and three assists and the Arizona Coyotes snapped the Nashville Predat...

MARCH 29 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Alexandre Carrier - Remains out Thursday Carrier (upper body) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Arizona, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Impact Carrier is set to miss his second straight game because of the injury. He has four goals, 19 points, 40 PIM, 55 hits and 127 blocks in 66 outings in 2023-24. Spencer Stastney will return from an upper-body injury Thursday, but once Carrier is healthy too, Stastney might not have a spot in the lineup.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Stastney - Ready to return Stastney (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Coyotes, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Stastney will draw in after missing five games with the injury. The 24-year-old defenseman will take the place of Marc Del Gaizo, who was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee prior to the game. Stastney has one goal, six shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 10 NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Del Gaizo - Returns to minors Del Gaizo was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

Impact Del Gaizo has three assists in nine games with Nashville this season. He's also provided eight goals and 32 points across 51 outings with Milwaukee.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Juuse Saros - Receives starting nod Saros will protect the road goal versus the Coyotes on Thursday.

Impact Saros has won five outings in a row, stopping 121 of 130 shots in that span. The Predators are the hottest team in the league, and Saros' play has been a big part of that -- he hasn't lost in regulation since Feb. 15, going 12-0-2 with a 1.92 GAA and a .932 save percentage over 14 contests in that span. The 28-year-old has a favorable matchup on the docket Thursday against an inconsistent Coyotes team.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

The Nashville Predators Are On Fire And If They Win The Cup U2 Deserves Rings The Nashville Predators are on an unbelievable run after skipping a U2 concert in Vegas and are now one of the NHL's hottest teams going int...

MARCH 28 • OUTKICK.COM