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Game night in Smashville - Game 3

October 18, 2016, 9:31 AM ET [3 Comments]
Paul McCann
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It’s Hockey Night in Smashville as the Dallas Stars are in town for a Tuesday night Central Division showdown. Both teams are 1-1, winning on their respective opening nights. The Stars come in virtually the same team as last season… loaded offensively, questionable on defense and still with a two goalie system that failed them in the playoffs.

The Predators come in battling a couple of injuries right of the bat this young season. Anthony Bitetto went down on Opening Night, he is out for 4-6 weeks with an upper body injury. Miikka Salomaki is projected to be out 6-8 weeks with an injury sustained Saturday night. The roster stands at 20 this morning with no real word of any call ups from Milwaukee… I wouldn’t be surprised if word came down later today of a call up or two. It looks like the Predators depth is going to be tested quickly.

Dallas isn’t exactly fully healthy either as Jiri Hudler is listed as doubtful for tonight’s game. Alex Hemsky, Cody Eakin and Mattias Janmark are on injured reserve.

In net for the Preds will be Pekka Rinne, for the Stars… well that is an open question. Antti Niemi got the start in dallas’ first two games howver he was pulled from their loss to Colorado after allowing five goals on 20 shots and giving up a 2-0 lead.

It will be the third divisional opponent in as many games for Nashville after the Preds split with the Blackhawks. These divisional games are very important points in what will be a very tight race. It’s a 7pm game time in Smashville, limited tickets remain.

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