Update:Nashville Head Coach Peter Laviolette shared his thoughts on the newly acquired P.A. Parenteau, who is expected to be out of the lineup tonight with an upper-body injury:
"He gives us another player that can really move around the lineup," Laviolette said. "He's played in all different lines. He's got really good hands. He's capable of scoring goals, a veteran player. He brings another piece to the puzzle. For us, I think it was a really good pickup to add him to the mix of the players we already have here. He adds more depth and more scoring.
"He's dealing with an upper-body injury, nothing that's serious, he's still skating. It'll probably be a few games before he's in there."
For a look at Nashville's projected lineup for tonight's game,
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As Subban and the Preds look for two points in Quebec, here are three things to watch for:
P.K. Returns:
P.K. Subban speaks on emotional return to Montreal](https://www.nhl.com/video/c-49839103)
There's no doubt P.K. Subban is excited to be back. Slated to play his first game at the Bell Centre in Montreal since being dealt to Nashville last summer for Shea Weber, Subban returned to his former city with a warm welcome.
While paying a visit to the Montreal Children's Hospital at the P.K. Subban Atrium, the defenseman was honored with the Meritorious Service Decoration from Canada Governor General David Johnston, recognizing Subban's contributions to the hospital and community.
But now it's game day, and Subban would love nothing more than to leave the city with two points for his team. Weber scored in his return to Nashville back in January - will Subban find the scoresheet tonight?
Star of the Month:
He just keeps going.
Filip Forsberg was named the
NHL's Second Star for the month of February
on Wednesday, and rightfully so. The winger has goals in five straight and points in six straight - 14 points in total over that stretch. Forsberg has tallied 10 goals in his last five games, becoming the first player since 2001 to score 10 in a five-game span. His 23 goals in his last 33 games leads the League.
Getting It Done:
For the first time this season, the Predators have won four consecutive games. And while they'll readily admit it hasn't always been pretty, they're finding ways to get it done. Like coming back from two goals down twice to beat the Sabres in overtime. Or sweeping a back-to-back weekend set over Washington and Edmonton. With points in six straight, the Preds are finding ways to end up in the win column, a trend they'd like to continue.
Take It In:
Tonight's game in Montreal comes with a 6:30 p.m. CT puck drop - therefore, pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m. on Fox Sports Tennessee and 5:30 p.m. on 102.5 The Game and the Preds Radio Network.
