Nashville Predators vs. Florida Panthers Preview: Cat Fight

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsIt’s been a long time since we’ve seen Predators hockey! They face the Panthers tonight.

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After a break, how will the Predators look tonight in Florida? The Panthers last played before the All-Star break too, so both teams are equally rested / rusted.

Austin Watson was suspended and placed in Phase Two of the NHL’s Substance Abuse Program earlier this week. Kyle Turris and Miikka Salomäki are still on injured reserve. Zac Rinaldo practiced with the team yesterday but remains on IR. The Predators recalled Colin Blackwell from the Milwaukee Admirals.

With tonight’s game being the first of a back-to-back, expect Pekka Rinne and Juuse Saros…