The Nashville Predators return to Bridgestone Arena tonight to host the Carolina Hurricanes and begin a four-game home stand. The Preds are coming off of a five-game trip out west - their longest of the season - a journey that saw them go 1-2-2, including a shootout loss to Arizona on Thursday.
Filip Forsberg is Nashville's leading scorer with seven points, all of them assists. Ryan Johansen (1g-5a), P.K. Subban (2g-4a), Roman Josi (2g-4a), Mike Ribeiro (1g-5a) and Viktor Arvidsson (4g-2a) are all tied for second with six points apiece. Craig Smith leads the team in goals in five, including three in his last two games. Pekka Rinne is 2-4-2 in net for the Preds this season.
Carolina (2-4-3) sits last in the League with seven points. Jeff Skinner leads the team with five goals and 11 points, followed by Victor Rask who has four goals and 10 points to his name. Goaltender Cam Ward is 1-3-2 on the season for the Hurricanes.
Game Day: Hurricanes at Preds
The Predators Look to Get Back on Track as They Open a Four-Game Home Stand