Predators Seek Turnaround in Homestand Opener Against Coyotes

Key players to watch include Predators' Filip Forsberg and Coyotes' Nick Schmaltz and Lawson Crouse as both teams aim to avoid consecutive losses.

The Nashville Predators are looking to avoid a third straight loss as they open a five-game homestand against the Arizona Coyotes.
Predators' left winger Filip Forsberg, who scored twice in the recent loss to the Winnipeg Jets, leads the team with 10 assists and 14 points through 13 games.
Predators' rookie defenseman Marc Del Gaizo has made a promising start with three assists in his first three NHL games.
The Coyotes, who recently suffered a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues, are led by right winger Nick Schmaltz with 13 points in 13 games this season.
This is the first of four meetings between the Coyotes and Predators this season, with the teams having split the four games last season.