- Dan Ellis will probably be in net for Nashville. He's won his last few starts, one being a shut-out, and has a 1.88 GAA and a .929 SV% so far. He's played all of 6 games total in the NHL over the course of his career. He was primarily an ECHL and AHL goaltender prior to this season, and never managed anything above mediocre numbers in those leagues. In short, the party has to end sometime. Perhaps it'll be tonight.
- Marcus Nilson is injured again. Apparently Eric Nystrom will be filling in beside Lombardi and Moss. Shudder.
- The Preds are lacking Shea Weber and Steve Sullivan.
- Nashville's PP (11.9%, 26th) is almost as bad as the Flames PK (75%, 27th). Good news, in a way.
- Barry Trotz reminds me of a Troll. I think it's the pumpkin head, permanent grimace and complete lack of a neck. Im not saying he's a bad coach. Im just saying he resembles a devious, billy-goat eating, sub-human creature. Not that this has any bearing on the match, I just wanted to get it out there.
- Finally, Madmac and I will be in attendance tonight. I'll just go ahead and apologize right now.
EDIT - Apparently Eriksson is drawing for David Hale. I haven't the first clue why.
PS - For a view from the other side, check the Forechecker.
