Projected Lineup: Kings vs. Predators

Tied for the Final Playoff Spot, Preds and Kings Meet Prior to Christmas Break

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By Thomas Willis @TomAWillis / Digital Manager & Producer

Tied for the final Western Conference playoff spot, the Nashville Predators and Los Angeles Kings meet at Bridgestone Arena (tonight at 7 p.m. CT).
The Kings claimed a 3-2 overtime win in L.A. on Oct. 28 in the first contest between the clubs. After winning two straight and picking up points in their last three, the Predators have matched the Kings in the standings at 35 points. Another victory on Thursday would put Nashville in playoff position prior to the four-day Christmas Break, which starts tomorrow.
Nashville held a full morning skate on Thursday, but were without defenseman P.K. Subban (day-to-day; upper-body injury). Subban has missed the previous three games with the ailment.
Below is a Preds projected lineup based on the session:

Forwards
Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Kevin Fiala
Colin Wilson - Mike Ribeiro - Craig Smith
Viktor Arvidsson - Mike Fisher - James Neal
Colton Sissons - Calle Jarnkrok - Austin Watson
Defense
Roman Josi - Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm - Matt Irwin
Adam Pardy - Yannick Weber
Goaltenders
Pekka Rinne
Juuse Saros
Note: The Predators have not announced a starting goalie for tonight.

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