Predators seek five-point trip finish against Senators
Nashville heads into Ottawa after losing William Trudeau and Mavrik Bourque to upper-body injuries in Montreal.
The Nashville Predators can finish their three-game eastern Canada trip with five of a possible six points when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, Oct. 10. The game at Canadian Tire Centre starts at 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET).
Nashville faces injury concerns after Thursday's win in Montreal. Defenceman William Trudeau and forward Mavrik Bourque left that game with upper-body injuries and did not return. The Predators placed Trudeau on injured reserve Friday and said he is week-to-week. Their preview did not give a further update on Bourque.
The Predators did not practise Friday while travelling to Ottawa and planned a morning skate Saturday. Ryan O'Reilly said they need to engage earlier after falling behind in Montreal. Nashville recovered from a two-goal deficit to win 5-2, following a 5-4 overtime loss in Toronto on Tuesday.
Ottawa enters with three wins in four games, including Thursday's 2-1 victory over Philadelphia. Nashville has two wins, a regulation loss and an overtime loss.
Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with six points through four games, followed by Roman Josi with five. Juuse Saros has played all four games and made 32 saves in Montreal.
Saturday is the clubs' first meeting of the season. Ottawa visits Nashville for the return matchup at the end of November.
