Projected Lineup: Lightning vs. Predators
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by Thomas Willis @TomAWillis / Director of Digital & Radio Content
The Nashville Predators will likely alter their top two lines for their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning (tonight at 7 p.m. CT).
At Monday's practice, Nashville (12-10-4) put Kyle Turris on the second line, alongside Mikael Granlund and Calle Jarnkrok. Matt Duchene also moved to the first line. The Preds are 3-1-1 in their last five games, but most recently saw their point streak come to an end after a 3-0 shutout loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday.
The Lightning (12-9-3) have dropped three games in a row (0-2-1). Nashville topped Tampa Bay in the clubs' previous meeting this season, 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 26.
The Preds held an optional morning skate on Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena. Below is a Predators projected lineup based on Monday's full practice:
Forwards
Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Matt Duchene
Mikael Granlund - Kyle Turris - Calle Jarnkrok
Rocco Grimaldi - Nick Bonino - Craig Smith
Austin Watson - Colton Sissons - Mathieu Olivier
Defense
Roman Josi - Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm - Dante Fabbro
Dan Hamhuis - Yannick Weber
Goaltenders
Pekka Rinne
Juuse Saros
Note: The Predators have not announced a starting goaltender for tonight's game