Center Ryan Johansen is set to return to the Nashville Predators lineup after serving his two-game suspension for high-sticking. Nashville will play their second-ever game in Las Vegas when they take on the Golden Knights tonight (at 9 p.m. CT on NBCSN).
The Preds (29-18-4) went 1-1-0 with Johansen out of the lineup, falling to the Florida Panthers, 4-2, on Saturday, before topping the Colorado Avalanche, 4-1, on Monday afternoon. Tonight marks Nashville's final game before the All-Star Break and bye week. Roman Josi and Pekka Rinne will represent the Preds in San Jose at the 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend.
Vegas (29-18-4) fell to Nashville, 4-1, on Oct. 30. The clubs will complete their season series on Feb. 16 in Las Vegas.
The Predators held an optional morning skate at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Below a projected lineup based on Tuesday's practice:
Projected Lineup: Predators at Golden Knights
Ryan Johansen Returns from Suspension as Predators Play Final Game Before Break
