Projected Lineup: Bruins vs. Predators

The Nashville Predators host the Boston Bruins for the first and only time this season (at 7 p.m. CT).
The predominate question again for the Preds is who will be healthy. James Neal (Injured Reserve; upper-body), Colin Wilson (day-to-day; lower-body) and P.K. Subban (Injured Reserve; upper-body) did not participate in Nashville's practice on Wednesday. Viktor Arvidsson was also absent and was given a maintenance day.
The Predators held an optional morning skate on Thursday and were joined by Arvidsson, Neal and Subban. Earlier in the day, defenseman Alexandre Carrier was

. Carrier is yet to log a game at the NHL level, but was named an AHL All-Star for this season. Derek Grant, who was claimed on waivers yesterday, also skated on Thursday.
Below is a projected lineup based on Thursday's skate:

Forwards
Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Viktor Arvidsson
Colton Sissons - Mike Fisher - Austin Watson
Kevin Fiala - Mike Ribeiro - Craig Smith
Harry Zolnierczyk - Calle Jarnkrok - Pontus Aberg
Defense
Roman Josi - Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm - Matt Irwin
Anthony Bitetto - Yannick Weber
Goaltenders
Juuse Saros
Pekka Rinne
Note: The Predators have not announced a starting goaltender for tonight's game.