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Preds' Road Woes Continue: Blue Jackets Aim for Victory
Preds' Road Woes Continue: Blue Jackets Eyeing Victory
COLUMBUS, OH – The Nashville Predators face a daunting task as they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, looking to break a significant road slump. The Predators' struggles away from home are well-documented, boasting a dismal 9-23-5 record this season. Their offensive woes are a major contributing factor to their poor road performance, averaging just 1.6 goals per game over their last 10 contests.
Nashville’s lineup will likely mirror Monday's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, with the same 11 forwards and seven defensemen expected to take the ice. The team did not hold a morning skate. Forwards Michael Bunting, Fedor Svechkov, and Luke Evangelista will likely form one line, while Cole Smith, Michael McCarron, and Zachary L'Heureux are expected to make up another. Dmitri Voronkov, Sean Monahan, and Kirill Marchenko will also feature in the forward group, with Cole Sillinger, Justin Danforth, and Mathieu Olivier rounding out the forward lines.
Defenseman Alexandre Carrier is expected to play after missing one game due to an undisclosed injury. He will replace Jake Christiansen. The goaltending situation remains uncertain, although Juuse Saros is a possibility after backup Kevin Lankinen made 16 saves in Philadelphia. The team’s injury report is extensive, with Jeremy Lauzon (lower body), Adam Wilsby (upper body), Roman Josi (upper body), Colton Sissons (lower body), and Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) all listed as injured. Jordan Harris, Jack Johnson, Christian Fischer, Yegor Chinakhov, James van Riemsdyk, and Jack Williams are listed as scratches.
Conversely, the Columbus Blue Jackets are poised to capitalize on Nashville’s fatigue, having performed well against unrested opponents at Nationwide Arena this season, posting a 6-3 record and averaging 4.2 goals per game in those matchups. This offensive prowess presents a significant challenge for a Predators team battling offensive struggles and the rigors of playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The Predators are 3-10 straight up in such situations this year. The Blue Jackets are optimistic about their chances for a victory.
COLUMBUS, OH – The Nashville Predators face a daunting task as they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, looking to break a significant road slump. The Predators' struggles away from home are well-documented, boasting a dismal 9-23-5 record this season. Their offensive woes are a major contributing factor to their poor road performance, averaging just 1.6 goals per game over their last 10 contests.
Nashville’s lineup will likely mirror Monday's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, with the same 11 forwards and seven defensemen expected to take the ice. The team did not hold a morning skate. Forwards Michael Bunting, Fedor Svechkov, and Luke Evangelista will likely form one line, while Cole Smith, Michael McCarron, and Zachary L'Heureux are expected to make up another. Dmitri Voronkov, Sean Monahan, and Kirill Marchenko will also feature in the forward group, with Cole Sillinger, Justin Danforth, and Mathieu Olivier rounding out the forward lines.
Defenseman Alexandre Carrier is expected to play after missing one game due to an undisclosed injury. He will replace Jake Christiansen. The goaltending situation remains uncertain, although Juuse Saros is a possibility after backup Kevin Lankinen made 16 saves in Philadelphia. The team’s injury report is extensive, with Jeremy Lauzon (lower body), Adam Wilsby (upper body), Roman Josi (upper body), Colton Sissons (lower body), and Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) all listed as injured. Jordan Harris, Jack Johnson, Christian Fischer, Yegor Chinakhov, James van Riemsdyk, and Jack Williams are listed as scratches.
Conversely, the Columbus Blue Jackets are poised to capitalize on Nashville’s fatigue, having performed well against unrested opponents at Nationwide Arena this season, posting a 6-3 record and averaging 4.2 goals per game in those matchups. This offensive prowess presents a significant challenge for a Predators team battling offensive struggles and the rigors of playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The Predators are 3-10 straight up in such situations this year. The Blue Jackets are optimistic about their chances for a victory.
