After returning home from the 2025 NHL Global Series in Stockholm, Sweden, the Nashville Predators are set to resume their schedule tonight when they host the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena for a 7 p.m. CT puck drop.
This evening’s contest between the division rivals is Nashville’s Hockey Fights Cancer night with a number of special initiatives planned, including a one-of-a-kind mask set to be worn by Preds goaltender, Juuse Saros.
From an on-ice perspective, the Predators split a pair of games against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Stockholm – a 2-1 overtime victory last Friday followed by a 4-0 loss on Sunday. Now, after a pair of practice days, Nashville is looking to get back on track with the challenge against a Colorado team at the top of the NHL standings.
“I think [the goal is to] reset a little bit,” Preds Head Coach Andrew Brunette said following Wednesday’s practice. “Obviously, we went through a little bit of the ringer there…and then the games overseas, travel there and travel back, so I think we just wanted to make sure we rest up and kind of reset our mindset a little bit here going forward.”
Predators Captain Roman Josi, who has missed the last 12 games with a lower-body injury, joined the team for practice on Wednesday and Thursday, a welcomed sign as the defenseman works his way back. Brunette did not have an update on Josi’s status, and the captain remains on Injured Reserve, but the Preds are hopeful he can return to the lineup soon.
The Preds are expected to hold a morning skate today ahead of tonight’s contest against Colorado.
