The Patron Saint of Tennessee visited Nashville today to receive the first dose of the vaccine she helped fund. I will also assume that while she was here, she blessed Bridgestone Arena and the Nashville Predators. Remember, if the Predators don’t win, it’s ALL THEIR FAULT, not Dolly’s:
Before we get started, it must be mentioned that this game is being made up from earlier in the season when the second meeting between these teams was postponed due to the NHL’s COVID Protocols concerning the Carolina Hurricanes. Also of note:
Ryan Ellis has been placed on IR with an upper-body injury and is out 4-6 weeks; Luke Kunin has been placed on IR with a lower-body injury and is out 2-4 weeks; Ryan Johansen has been placed on the NHL’s COVID protocol list.