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Nashville Predators: Islanders invade Bridgestone with revenge in mind

By Corey Francis

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 9: The Nashville Predators watch the Presidents' Trophy, Central Division and Western Conference Champions Banner being raised prior to an NHL against the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena on October 9, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 9: The Nashville Predators watch the Presidents' Trophy, Central Division and Western Conference Champions Banner being raised prior to an NHL against the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena on October 9, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 06: Juuse Saros #74 of the Nashville Predators makes the third period save against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on October 06, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 06: Juuse Saros #74 of the Nashville Predators makes the third period save against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on October 06, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Lineup and Storylines

There should not be much drama in terms of the lineup today. After starting two games this week, Pekka Rinne will get a night off and Juuse Saros will get the call between the pipes. Saros has only one start on the season, and it was last Saturday against the Islanders. While Frederick Gaudreau has fans asking for him to play, it is hard to argue with the fourth line of Miikka Salomaki, Sissons, and Zac Rinaldo. Just check this tweet from The Athletic’s Adam Vingan.

Forwards

Filip Forsberg – Ryan Johansen – Viktor Arvidsson

Kevin Fiala – Kyle Turris – Craig Smith

Calle Jarnkrok – Nick Bonino – Ryan Hartman

Zac Rinaldo – Colton Sissons – Miikka Salomaki

Defense

Roman Josi – Ryan Ellis

Mattias Ekholm – P.K. Subban

Dan Hamhuis – Yannick Weber

Goaltenders

Juuse Saros

Pekka Rinne

Storylines

  • Filip Forsberg has only one goal on the season, and it came on opening night. The Jets held him without a shot last game.
  • Nick Bonino has yet to score a point this season, but has a plus/minus rating of +3 on the season. He is winning over 54% of his faceoffs.
  • Last season, Saros faced the Isles in Bridgestone, allowing 6 goals (3 on the power play) and taking the loss.
  • The Predators are 0-15 on the power play this season. The L.A. Kings and Vegas Golden Knights are both 0-13.
  • The Isles have killed off all 8 penalties they have faced this season.
  • After leading the NHL in penalties in 2017-18, Nashville is 12th in the NHL averaging 9.5 minutes per game.
  • The top team in minutes on the power play per game? Nashville, with 19 minutes per game. That is 5 minutes more than the next closest team.

Next. Four played shined to start season. dark

Tonight’s contest comes with a 7:00 P.M. puck drop and may be seen on Fox Sports Tennessee, beginning with Predators Live at 6:30 P.M. You can also stream on the Fox Sports Go app, or listen to the radio call on 102.5 The Game in Nashville.

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