Projected Lineup: Blue Jackets vs. Predators

Nashville Wraps Up Most-Successful Regular Season Ever, Receives Presidents' Trophy

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By Thomas Willis @TomAWillis / Digital Manager & Producer

The Nashville Predators close out the regular-season at home for the first time since 2010 by hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (at 7 p.m. CT).
Nashville (52-18-11) clinched the Presidents' Trophy in their last game and will finish their most-successful regular season in franchise history by looking for one more win before the Stanley Cup Playoffs start next week. The Preds will host Games 1 and 2 of Round One at Bridgestone Arena and will find out if they'll be facing the St. Louis Blues or Colorado Avalanche later tonight.
Columbus (45-29-7) has clinched a postseason berth but is fighting for playoff positioning into the season's last game. The Blue Jackets have won 13 out of their last 16 games.
Nashville held a full morning skate on Saturday, and were joined by Calle Jarnkrok (upper-body injury) and Yannick Weber (upper-body; day-to-day). Below is a projected lineup based on the session:

Forwards
Scott Hartnell - Ryan Johansen - Filip Forsberg
Kevin Fiala - Kyle Turris - Craig Smith
Colton Sissons - Nick Bonino - Ryan Hartman
Miikka Salomaki - Mike Fisher - Austin Watson
Defense
Roman Josi - Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm - Matt Irwin
Alexei Emelin - P.K. Subban
Anthony Bitetto - Yannick Weber
Goaltenders
Pekka Rinne
Juuse Saros
Note: The Predators have not announced a starting goaltender for tonight's game

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