The Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues are set to conclude their four-game season series with a matinee matchup at Bridgestone Arena (at 11 a.m. CT).
The Predators (37-14-9) will be making their first regular-season appearance on NBC in franchise history. Nashville has won three-straight overall and three in a row over the Blues, including a comeback from 3-0 down in the third period on Feb. 13.
The Preds held a full practice at Ford Ice Center on Saturday. Defenseman P.K. Subban was the only player absent due to a maintainence day. Mike Fisher was present.
St. Louis (34-24-4) has not won since they lost to Nashville two weeks ago. The Blues have lost five in a row in total and are clinging to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Below is a Preds projected lineup based on Saturday's practice:
Projected Lineup: Blues vs. Predators
Predators Play First Regular-Season Game on NBC; Faceoff Set for 11 a.m. (CT)
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