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The Predators conclude a three-game stint away from Nashville by beginning their two-game season series with the Buffalo Sabres (tonight at 6 p.m. CT).
Nashville (47-14-10) has points in both 14 consecutive road games and overall; the road streak is a franchise record, while the latter ties Nashville's all-time mark. On Sunday, the Preds held a full practice at KeyBank Center with forward Austin Watson the only player missing the session due to a maintainence day.
Buffalo (23-36-12) has points in three of their last four, including a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Former Preds Assistant Coach Phil Housley is in his first season behind the bench as the Sabres' head coach.
The Preds held an optional morning skate in Buffalo on Monday, below is a projected lineup based on Sunday's practice: