The Nashville Predators make a short stop in Smashville to host the Toronto Maple Leafs before heading back out on the road this weekend.
The Predators (48-14-10) have a franchise-record, 15-game point streak to their name, including a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres in their most recent game. Nashville held a full practice on Wednesday with every healthy player joining the session. Winger Austin Watson rejoined the fourth line after missing Monday's contest.
Toronto (43-23-7) sits third in the Atlantic Division and have won four of five, dropping their most recent game, 4-3, to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forward Auston Matthews is expected to return to the Leafs' lineup tonight.
Nashville held an optional morning skate on Thursday. Below is a Preds projected lineup based on Wednesday's practice:
Projected Lineup: Maple Leafs vs. Predators
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