The winner of Game 5 in a series tied 2-2 goes on to win the playoff matchup more than 79 percent of the time. The Predators and Jets find themselves with the chance to play out that scenario in Game 5 at Bridgestone Arena tonight (at 8:30 p.m. CT).
Nashville won Game 4 by a 2-1 final score to tie their series with Winnipeg. Forward Scott Hartnell and defenseman Yannick Weber entered the Predators' lineup for the first time in the series in the win. The game was Weber's first action since March 24.
The Preds held a full morning skate and were joined by Calle Jarnkrok and Kevin Fiala. Based on line rushes, it appears Fiala could return to the Nashville lineup tonight.
Below is a Predators projected lineup based on the session:
Game 5 Projected Lineup: Jets vs. Predators
Kevin Fiala May Return to the Predators Lineup for Game 5
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