The Predators put together a nice comeback victory in Columbus over the weekend. Calle Jarnkrok scored twice and Filip Forsberg’s back is probably sore from carrying the team this season. Ben Harpur entered the lineup in place of Jarred Tinordi, and geez, that’s a big man.
Pekka Rinne played an average game in net, and I’d expect Juuse Saros and Rinne to split this Detroit series once more. Saros needs to get some wins under his belt and restore some confidence. He’s had some awful puck luck, but he hasn’t been playing well in the first place.
Ryan Johansen could skate this trip and his return might boost the lineup a bit.