GAME DAY: Bruins vs. Preds, March 5

Following a pair of losses on their back-to-back set, the Nashville Predators will look to get again into the win column tonight after they host the Boston Bruins for a 7 pm CT puck drop at (*5*) Arena. This night’s contest marks Nashville’s ultimate recreation earlier than Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline at 2 pm CT.

The Preds have already felt the results of the upcoming deadline with three trades over the previous two days. First, middle Michael McCarron was dealt to Minnesota because the Predators performed the Blue Jackets in Columbus. Then, following the sport, winger Cole Smith was traded to Vegas. Finally, defenseman Nick Blankenburg was despatched to Colorado on Wednesday night.

Those offers surrounded a 3-2 loss for the Preds towards the Jackets, and because the group returns dwelling to host Boston tonight, they’re going to merely be searching for two factors.

“We’ve got to move on,” Preds Captain Roman Josi stated following Tuesday’s recreation. “Obviously, it’s not an easy time for a lot of guys, but all we can control is our play. You have to accept the business side. It’s part of it, and it’s not fun, but all we can do as players is to play and hopefully get some wins.”

Preds middle Ryan O’Reilly left Tuesday’s recreation after taking a keep on with the attention off a faceoff. The Predators then launched a press release on O’Reilly’s standing following the sport:

“For those who are concerned about Ryan O’Reilly, we expect that he is going to be OK. He is flying home with the team from Columbus tonight and will be evaluated by our medical team in Nashville. We expect to have an update on his playing status sometime on Thursday.”

The Predators didn’t follow on Wednesday following their back-to-back video games.