Thu Jan 30 09:50:00 IST 2025: ## Predators Aim for Bounce-Back Victory Against Canucks

**Nashville, TN** – The Nashville Predators, looking to rebound from a five-game win streak snapped by the Anaheim Ducks, host the Vancouver Canucks tonight at Bridgestone Arena (8 p.m. CT). This is the final meeting between the two teams this season, with the Predators having already secured two wins against Vancouver earlier in the year.

Despite a recent scoring outburst (26 goals over their win streak), the Predators have struggled defensively in their last three games, conceding 15 goals. Head Coach Andrew Brunette emphasized the need for a stronger defensive performance, stating the team needs to play “above 50 percent hockey.”

The Predators have made roster moves, recalling defenseman Kevin Gravel from the AHL while reassigning Kieffer Bellows. Forward Luke Evangelista, sidelined with a lower-body injury, is nearing a return.

Filip Forsberg continues his impressive run, extending his point streak to 10 games, joining teammate Jonathan Marchessault as only the second pair of Predators teammates to achieve double-digit point streaks in the same season. Forsberg leads the team in scoring (18 goals, 49 points), followed by Marchessault (38 points) and Roman Josi (35 points). Juuse Saros (11-19-6) is expected to start in net.

The Canucks arrive in Nashville on a two-game winning streak, with Quinn Hughes leading their offense (56 points). Kevin Lankinen (18-8-6) and Thatcher Demko are the Canucks’ goaltending options.

The Predators hold a slight edge in the all-time series against Vancouver, but the Canucks won their last playoff matchup in 2024. Key individual matchups include Marchessault’s strong record against Vancouver and Stamkos’ impressive career statistics against the Canucks. Several Predators players, including Roman Josi, are nearing significant career milestones.

**How to Watch:** Pregame coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. CT on FanDuel Sports Network South. The game will be broadcast on television, radio (102.5 The Game and the Predators Radio Network), and in Spanish on El Jefe (96.7 FM, 105.3 FM, and 810 AM).

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