The Nashville Predators will wrap up their back-to-back weekend exhibition series against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Lenovo Center, with the game scheduled to start at 6 p.m. CT. This marks the Predators’ second-to-last preseason game before they conclude their schedule by hosting the Hurricanes the following Saturday.
The Predators faced the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, resulting in a 4-1 defeat. Nashville’s lone goal was scored by Ozzy Wiesblatt, while goaltenders Juuse Saros and Matt Murray shared time in the net. Despite the loss, Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette highlighted several positives from the game, particularly praising the team’s efforts in the second and third periods, despite struggles converting on power plays.
With the original roster still largely in Training Camp, Nashville will feature a predominantly new lineup tonight as they continue preparations for the upcoming regular season, now less than two weeks away. “These back-to-backs give our younger kids a chance to shine,” Brunette noted, suggesting that new players will have an opportunity to make an impression.
Wiesblatt, along with forward Zach L’Heureux and defenseman Tanner Molendyk, made their preseason debuts for the Predators over the weekend. The team hopes to bring good energy and performance against Carolina tonight.
Fans can catch the game streamed live on NashvillePredators.com, and tune into 102.5 The Game with Max Herz and Hal Gill for live commentary. Additional roster details are expected soon.
This preseason period provides the Predators with crucial opportunities to test combinations and build momentum as they look forward to a promising regular season.