The Nashville Predators (3-2-3) look to capitalize on the momentum from their recent home win in hopes of taking down the Boston Bruins (7-2-1) on the road. In three road games this season, the Predators have notched one win and two overtime losses, including a shootout loss to the Senators.
Through the early stage of the season, the Bruins have presented themselves as one of the top contenders in the league. Meanwhile, the Predators have faced consistent struggles regarding team identity. With new players all over the ice, it has been an adjustment period for the team to find its rhythm.
Much of the Predators' matchups have fallen to goaltender Juuse Saros to keep the team in the game. A lackluster blue line effort and inconsistent offensive attack leave much to be desired. With four days of rest and a shorter schedule entering a two-game road stint, the Predators have the time to prepare for the Bruins, who have already played two more games than Nashville.
Despite the struggles from Nashville to start the season, it is an improvement over recent years. The nine points in the first eight games are the most the Predators have produced through this stretch this decade. Many of those points are coming from the standalone points from overtime losses. While those matchups have been beneficial in keeping the team out of the depths of the standings, it highlights Nashville's mismanagement of close games.
After stealing at least one point in each road game this year, it provides an interesting matchup with the Predators visiting Boston, which is among the toughest home environments in the league.
Who: Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins
What: The 9th NHL regular-season game for Nashville and the 11th for Boston
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. CT
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
Forwards
Forsberg-O'Reilly-Stamkos
Kerfoot-Bourque-Marchessault
Colton-Wood-Hoglander
Schaefer-Drury-Edstrom
Defensemen
Josi-Wilsby
Hague-Struble
Skjei-Lyubushkin
Goaltenders
Annunen
Saros
Forward
Peterka-Zacha-Pastrnak
Khusnutdinov-Minten-Geekie
Mittelstadt-E. Lindholm-Hagens
Jeannot-Poitras-Kastelic
Defensemen
H. Lindholm-McAvoy
Zadorov-Borgen
Brunet-Lohrei
Goaltender
DiPietro
Swayman
In Market
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Nashville - Channel 28.1 (WNPX) - Flagship Station
Memphis - Channel 5.3 (WMC)
Knoxville - Channel 8.2 (WVLT)
Chattanooga - Channel 49.2 (WTVL)
Jackson - Channel 7.5 (WBBJ)
Louisville - Channel 41.2 (WDRB)
Lexington - Channel 36.2 (WTVQ)
Huntsville - Channel 48.3 (WAFF)
Atlanta - FOX 5 (WAGA-TV)
Out of Market
ESPN+
Nashville:
Forward, Mavrik Bourque, Day-to-Day, Game-Time Decision, Upper Body. UPDATE: Bourque will make his return against the Bruins.
Defenseman, William Trudeau, Injured Reserve, Out, Upper Body
Boston:
No current injuries
Veteran defenseman Brady Skjei has reportedly been mentioned in recent trade talks. The 32-year-old has been a fixture of the Predators' lineup, appearing in every game for the team this season.
Nashville's leading goal scorer from a year ago began the season with an uncharacteristic drought. Filip Forsberg finally notched his first goal of the season in Saturday's 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Spread:Boston -1.5
Over/Under:6.5
Moneyline:Nashville -120, Boston - 142
Source:DraftKings
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nhl/predators/onsi as Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins: Game Central, How To Watch, Injury Updates .
