Overview
- Brunette said the Predators will use a 12-forwards/6-defensemen deployment for the Oct. 15 home game to get more forwards into the lineup and try to stabilize play.
- Defenseman Jack Ahcan is scratched and Jayden Struble, a recent acquisition, is expected to make his third appearance and likely pair with Adam Wilsby.
- Juuse Saros is slated to start in goal while backup Justus Annunen remains on injured reserve but skated at practice and could return when cleared.
- Forward Mavrik Bourque is listed day-to-day with an upper-body issue and is a game-time decision with Reid Shaefer as the likely 12th forward if Bourque can’t play; Vitali Pinchuk will continue at third-line center in his third NHL game.
- The changes follow a 5-2 loss to Vegas that Brunette said revealed too many turnovers and a lack of offensive-zone time, and the game will start at 7 p.m. CT at Bridgestone Arena with local broadcasts on The Spot Nashville 28 and Predators TV.