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Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
Matchup Preview vs Stars · SAT · APR 10 · 6:00 PM CT ← Back to schedule
Upcoming
SAT · APR 10 · 6:00 PM CT
Bridgestone Arena
SCRIPPS · Prime Video
Nashville Predators
Predators
1–1–0
VS
Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
Upcoming
SAT · APR 10 · 6:00 PM CT
SCRIPPS · Prime Video
Nashville Predators
Home · Predators
1–1–0
2 PTS
VS
Puck Drop In
The read
Roope Hintz has solved Juuse Saros before, 11 goals on 51 shots. But the special-teams edge is the Predators': a 9th-ranked power play against a penalty kill ranked 28th.
Bridgestone Arena
Dallas Stars
Away · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
Predators
GOALIES
Stars
Juuse Saros
Juuse Saros
Expected
.933 SV% · 2.03 GAA · 1W
.904 SV% L5 · Steady
VS
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
Predators
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Stars
L1
Steven Stamkos · Ryan O'Reilly · Alex Kerfoot
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Filip Forsberg · Matthew Wood · Nils Hoglander
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Ross Colton · Mavrik Bourque · Jonathan Marchessault
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Jack Drury · Adam Edstrom
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Roman Josi · Nicolas Hague
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Brady Skjei · Nick Perbix
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
William Trudeau · Adam Wilsby
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Steven Stamkos · Ryan O'Reilly · Matthew Wood · Filip Forsberg · Roman Josi
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Ross Colton · Alex Kerfoot · Mavrik Bourque · Brady Skjei · Jonathan Marchessault
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Ryan O'Reilly · Matthew Wood · Brady Skjei · Nicolas Hague
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Jack Drury · Alex Kerfoot · Roman Josi · Adam Wilsby
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
PredatorsProjected lines
L1
Steven Stamkos · Ryan O'Reilly · Alex Kerfoot
L2
Filip Forsberg · Matthew Wood · Nils Hoglander
L3
Ross Colton · Mavrik Bourque · Jonathan Marchessault
L4
Jack Drury · Adam Edstrom
D1
Roman Josi · Nicolas Hague
D2
Brady Skjei · Nick Perbix
D3
William Trudeau · Adam Wilsby
PP1
Steven Stamkos · Ryan O'Reilly · Matthew Wood · Filip Forsberg · Roman Josi
PP2
Ross Colton · Alex Kerfoot · Mavrik Bourque · Brady Skjei · Jonathan Marchessault
PK1
Ryan O'Reilly · Matthew Wood · Brady Skjei · Nicolas Hague
PK2
Jack Drury · Alex Kerfoot · Roman Josi · Adam Wilsby
StarsProjected lines
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
Alex Daughertry · Oct 3 · 6:44 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
Predators
INJURY REPORT
Stars
Justus Annunen
DAY-TO-DAY · Undisclosed injury
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
PredatorsInjury report
Justus Annunen
DAY-TO-DAY · Undisclosed injury
StarsInjury report
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Alex Daughertry · Oct 3 · 6:44 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
STORYLINE
The Predators won their last game and are 1-1-0 in their first 2 games. The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games.

Matchup Intel

Roope Hintz has solved Juuse Saros before, 11 goals on 51 shots. But the special-teams edge is the Predators': a 9th-ranked power play against a penalty kill ranked 28th.

The problem is Wyatt Johnston, who has 6 points in his last 4 against the Predators. It's the second meeting of the season; the Predators took the first 2-1 on Oct 3.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Roope Hintz has 11 goals on Juuse Saros (51 shots).
(Dallas)
11 goals on Juuse Saros
Matchup
Jason Robertson has 8 goals on Juuse Saros (48 shots).
(Dallas)
8 goals on Juuse Saros
Player
Wyatt Johnston has 6 points in his last 4 games against Nashville. See the games →
(Dallas)
6 pts, last 4 vs NSH
Special Teams
Nashville's power play ranks 9th while Dallas' penalty kill ranks 28th.
9th / 28th PP vs PK
Milestone
Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.
498 career points
Milestone
Mikko Rantanen is 5 points shy of 1500 career points.
1495 career points
Series
Second meeting of the season — Nashville took the first 2-1 on Oct 3. See the games →
1-0 series, NSH