Scouting the Enemy: Nashville Predators
Record: 17-19-3
Leading scorers: J.P. Dumont (7G, 25A), Shea Weber (12G, 16A)
Blogs: On the Forecheck
Well here's a team you don't see every day. Or every year. Last time these two teams faced off it was February 6, 2007. Pens won 4-1.
Similar to the Penguins perogative heading into Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Thrashers, the Nashville Predators are hoping to crack a five-game losing streak tonight. Having been there recently, perhaps we can all relate to that tension.
But hopefully the Preds fans can go one more night. Sorry Forechecker.
The Preds are keeping those losses close too; a little too close. Three straight games of one goal or less. If you've been watching the Penguins at all this year then you know a one goal lead is hardly ever enough.
J.P. Dumont is owning up to his contract extension from last season, leading the league in points and assists. Shea Weber was recently named to the Western All Stars, his first ever appearance. Not a surpise either. He's the definition of offensive-defenseman.
Dan Ellis has taken on twice the workload of Pekka Rinne between the pipes but hardly has a winning record to show for it. Can't say for certain who will be in net tonight, but speculation suggests Ellis.
Injuries after the jump.

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Godard’s hitting the fourth line tonight – think we’ll be seeing any brawling? Nashville already has 26 fights this season – just 11 short of their ENTIRE 07-08 season. They are tied with Colorado for 13th in the NHL for fights – Pittsburgh’s tied with the Bruins for 18th with 23.
Let's go Pens!
by JDunman on
Jan 8, 2009 4:28 PM EST
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That there is worthy of a fan shot I reckon…
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by FrankD on
Jan 8, 2009 5:02 PM EST
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I think I may have Tales of the Tape previews for games to see who may end up dropping the gloves.
Let's go Pens!
by JDunman on
Jan 8, 2009 7:39 PM EST
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