The Nashville Predators host the Winnipeg Jets in a game that should go a long way in determining the eventual winner of the Central Division (tonight at 7 p.m. CT).
The Predators (44-14-10) saw their 10-game winning streak end on Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils. The single point extended the Preds' point streak to 11, however.
Nashville was joined by Calle Jarnkrok, who missed Saturday's game due to maintainence, at Monday's practice. Defenseman Anthony Bitetto was the only skater absent from the session.
The Jets (41-18-10) lost in overtime to the Washington Capitals, 3-2, and are six points behind Nashville in the Central standings. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves in the loss; Michael Hutchinson is expected to start versus the Preds tonight.
Nashville held an optional morning skate on Tuesday. Below is a projected lineup based on Monday's practice:
Projected Lineup: Jets vs. Predators
Top Teams in Central Division Square off in Nashville as Predators Host Jets
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