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The Nashville Predators continue their three-game homestand tonight when they host the Arizona Coyotes at Bridgestone Arena. It's the third and final meeting of the season between the two clubs; the Preds are searching for their first win against the Coyotes.
Nashville fell to the Dallas Stars by a 3-1 final on Saturday night, a result that ended their three-game win streak. The Predators put 39 shots on goal and were largely satisfied with their 5-on-5 effort, but it's their power play that continues to garner attention with a current 0-for-32 streak.
A majority of Nashville's hour-plus practice on Monday was dedicated to the man advantage as coaches and players continue to try to find a solution to the frustration.
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Center Kyle Turris, who remains on Injured Reserve with a lower-body injury, joined his teammates on the ice for the first time since skating in a game two days after Christmas. It isn't known if Turris will play tonight against the Coyotes, but his return to the ice was undoubtedly a welcomed sign.

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Last Time Out:
Calle Jarnkrok scored the lone goal for the Preds in Saturday's loss to Dallas, with Pekka Rinne making 23 saves.
Ryan Johansen continues to pace the Predators with 44 points, followed by defensemen Roman Josi and Mattias Ekholm with 38 and 37, respectively. Viktor Arvidsson's 21 goals lead the team, followed by Filip Forsberg with 18, then Nick Bonino and Craig Smith with 14 each.
The Opposition:
The Coyotes fell by a 5-4 final last night to the Stars in Dallas and have now lost three straight. Clayton Keller leads the team with 11 goals and 37 points, followed by Oliver Ekman-Larsson with 27 points and Alex Galchenyuk with 26. Brad Richardson and Christian Fischer are tied with Keller for the team lead in goals. Darcy Kuemper was in net for the Coyotes last night, so the Preds could face Calvin Pickard this evening; he has appeared in one game this season for Arizona.

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All-Time Meetings:
The Predators are 36-28-(2)-6 all-time against the Coyotes, including a 22-11-(2)-1 record at Bridgestone Arena. Overall, the Preds have won 10 of their last 16 games versus the Coyotes (10-4-2), including a six-game win streak from Nov. 25, 2013 to Dec. 1, 2015. Nashville has a point in four of their last six contests against Arizona (3-2-1). At home, the Preds have won seven of eight over the Coyotes dating back to Nov. 25, 2013.
Notables Versus Arizona:
Pekka Rinne is 18-9-2 in his career against Arizona with a 2.06 goals-against average and .926 save percentage. His six shutouts versus the Coyotes are his most against a single opponent in his career.
Ryan Ellis matched his career high for the second time with two goals on March 20, 2017 against Arizona. He has 13 points (7g-6a) in 19 career games against the Coyotes - six of which (5g-1a) came during a four-game point streak from March 20, 2017 to March 15, 2018.

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When You Go:
Bridgestone Arena doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT ahead of tonight's 7 p.m. puck drop.
As part of Hockey Is For Everyone Month, the Predators are hosting their fourth-annual Pride Night this evening in partnership with the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the You Can Play Project. Preds players will use pride tape during warmups, and special pride jerseys will be auctioned off through the Nashville Predators Foundation. Pride Mystery Pucks will also be for sale during the game at the Foundation area outside of Sections 106/107 at Bridgestone Arena.
Watch & Listen:
Coverage for tonight's contest begins with Predators Live on Fox Sports Tennessee at 6:30 p.m. Willy Daunic, Chris Mason and Kara Hammer have the call on the television side, while Pete Weber and Hal Gill will broadcast on 102.5 The Game and the Predators Radio Network. For broadcast information and channel locations throughout the country,
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If the Predators are playing hockey, you can count on the game being on at Preds Approved Bars & Restaurants. Locations throughout Tennessee may be seen by
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