Projected Lineup: Devils vs. Predators

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By Thomas Willis @TomAWillis / Digital Manager & Producer

The Nashville Predators open Family Weekend with a matinee matchup against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
With Anthony Bitetto, Ryan Ellis, James Neal and Colton Sissons still on Injured Reserve, the Preds will likely ice a different-looking lineup this afternoon. With a victory, Nashville would extend their home winning streak to seven consecutive games.
Below is a projected lineup for the Preds based on Friday's practice:

Forwards
Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Viktor Arvidsson
Kevin Fiala - Mike Ribeiro - Craig Smith
Colin Wilson - Mike Fisher - Calle Jarnkrok
Austin Watson - Frederick Gaudreau - Mike Liambas
Defense
Roman Josi - Matt Irwin
Mattias Ekholm - P.K. Subban
Yannick Weber - Petter Granberg
Goaltenders
Pekka Rinne
Juuse Saros
Note: The Predators have not announced a starting goalie for tonight

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