How to Watch, Listen to Hurricanes vs. Preds

The Nashville Predators are back at Bridgestone Arena tonight to host the penultimate game of their preseason schedule, with the Carolina Hurricanes in town. It's the fifth of six contests for the Preds on the exhibition slate - No. 6 is also against the Canes - with the final meeting set for Sunday afternoon in Raleigh.
For the Predators, tonight's lineup will have a much closer feel to what should be expected on Opening Night, now just over one week away. Nashville cut their roster down to 28 players over the past 48 hours, and Preds Head Coach Peter Laviolette expects to try out line combinations and defensive pairings that could be seen in the regular season.
That includes giving the line of Ryan Johansen centering Filip Forsberg and Kevin Fiala another try. The trio combined for five goals and 13 points against Florida in their preseason game on Sept. 17, and Nashville's coaching staff could elect to keep Fiala on that line as opposed to Viktor Arvidsson, who skated with Craig Smith and Kyle Turris during Monday's practice.

Even so, there are still spots to be won in the coming days, and tonight's contest could go a long way in determining who might ultimately receive those chances.
"We're looking at line combinations, we're looking at power play units and there's a few guys still here trying to make our team," Laviolette said. "There's guys trying to re-establish themselves more inside of our lineup and inside of our team, so all those opportunities remain."
Last Time Out:
The Predators finished off a home-and-home set in Tampa Bay with a 5-2 loss to the Lightning on Saturday night. Calle Jarnkrok and Ryan Ellis tallied for Nashville on the night, while Juuse Saros spent the whole game between the pipes - however, the final two Lightning goals came with an empty net. Viktor Arvidsson posted primary assists on both Preds goals.

The Opposition:
Tonight marks the fourth of six preseason games on the schedule for Carolina. The Hurricanes are 3-0 thus far in exhibition play, including a 5-1 win over Washington on Friday night. Through three games, Carolina has outscored their opponents 15-3.
Hurricane Florence Relief:
In partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes, Fox Sports Tennessee and Fox Sports Carolinas, the Preds are working together to support relief efforts in North Carolina for those impacted by Hurricane Florence. The Nashville Predators Foundation is hosting an online auction that ends tonight and will feature memorabilia items and fan experiences from the Hurricanes, Preds and Fox Sports.
Fans can text RELIEF to "52182" to contribute. All proceeds raised in partnership will be donated to the State of North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund and The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

When You Go:
Bridgestone Arena doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT ahead of tonight's 7 p.m. puck drop. Fifth Third Bank cardholders may enjoy early access to the Jack Daniel's Barrel House and Nissan SoBro Entrance beginning at 5 p.m. CT.
Watch & Listen:
Tonight's game marks the first preseason contest in Predators franchise history that will be televised. Fans may watch the game on Fox Sports Tennessee with Willy Daunic, Chris Mason and Kara Hammer on the call. The game will also be broadcasted on 102.5 The Game and the Preds Radio Network with Pete Weber and Hal Gill.

Preds Fest Coming Friday:
The Predators are hosting their first-ever PredsFest presented by Cooper Steel on Friday at Bridgestone Arena. Activities will be held throughout the afternoon leading up to Smashville's largest free fan event in franchise history. Festivities will run from 3 - 10 p.m. CT at both Bridgestone Arena and Walk of Fame Park and will include live music, games, giveaways, a player gold walk and more. For more information,
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