The Predators took two points from Tampa Bay on Saturday and they’re back in town tonight to square off against old playoff foes.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Hawks made a trade with the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon. Brendan Perlini had requested a trade from Chicago and will get a fresh start with Detroit.
TRADE ALERT: The #Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Alec Regula from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Brendan Perlini.
Regula will remain with the London Knights of the OHL. pic.twitter.com/hctyz1M1QZ
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 28, 2019
Patrick Kane, as expected, leads the Hawks in points with 9 (3 goals, 6 assists). Dylan Strome has 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists), and Alex DeBrincat also has 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists).
Chicago acquired several new players in the offseason, including Olli Määttä, Alex Nylander, and Robin Lehner. Lehner has been a solid backup for the aging Corey Crawford, posting a .935 Sv% over five games.
The Blackhawks are 3-5-2, but they dominated the Kings on Sunday with a score of 5-1.
Nashville Predators
The Predators are back in town after a quick road trip to Tampa Bay. Juuse Saros nabbed his first win of the season, and Ryan Ellis won the game in overtime.
Filip Forsberg and Matt Duchene both skated with the team on Monday, though Forsberg was wearing a non-contact jersey. We will see Duchene back in the lineup tonight. Expect Pekka Rinne back in net.
Duchene confirms he’s back in there tonight. #Preds
— Robby Stanley (@RStanleyNHL) October 29, 2019
The Predators are 7-3-1. The team has finally re-signed captain Roman Josi to a brand new 8-year deal.
8 MORE YEARS! 🔒 @rjosi90 | #Preds https://t.co/m5XDGfvL1y
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) October 29, 2019
Memories and Feelings
- You can guarantee there will be plenty of Chicago fans inside Bridgestone Arena tonight. Smashville has to be louder than these enemy infiltrators.
- Give the captain a hat trick on his “signing day,” eh?
- Everyone has a favorite Preds-Hawks memory. Here’s mine:/
Reasons to Watch
- Who doesn’t love a good Chicago-Nashville matchup?
- Matt Duchene is expected to return to the lineup.
- Will we see more of Duncan Keith losing his mind over Miikka Salomäki?/
Tonight’s Drink of Choice
To tolerate Chicago fans in Bridgestone Arena tonight, be sure to consume a lot of ANYTHING. Pick your poison, folks.
Tonight’s Theme Song
How to Watch
Tonight’s game is at 7:00 Central. Fox Sports-TN has the broadcast and 102.5 The Game has the radio call.