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PredDave · February 17th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Game Preview: Predators vs. Wild - Nashville, Tennessee - Saturday, 02/17/07 - Tennessean.com

Game Preview: Predators vs. Wild

WILD AT PREDATORS

• Where: the HOP, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37214

• When: 7 p.m.

• TV: Fox Sports Net.

• Radio: 104.5-FM.

• Season series: Wild lead 2-1.

• Wild storyline: Minnesota has scored a combined 15 goals in its three games against the Predators this season. … Forwards Pavol Demitra and Saku Koivu have each produced six points in those three games. … Minnesota is 10-3-2 in its last 15 games. … Former Predators right wing Adam Hall returns to Nashville tonight. He was traded to the Wild from the New York Rangers on Feb. 9. … Back-up goalie Nicklas Backstrom has gone 5-1-1 since stepping in for injured starter Manny Fernandez.

• Predators storyline: Newly acquired center Peter Forsberg, who has 856 career NHL points, is expected to make his debut for Nashville. … The Predators, who lost Friday at St. Louis, are 12-1-1 in the second half of back-to-backs this season. … Left wing Steve Sullivan has eight points (three goals, five assists) in three games against Minnesota. … Tomas Vokoun is expected to start in goal.

• Wild injuries: G Manny Fernandez (knee) is out.

• Predators injuries: RW Jordin Tootoo (hip) is out. JP Dumont is doubtful (groin injury last night vs. Blues).

February 17th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
PredDave Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	GDT: Wild @ Predators - 2/17/2007 7:00pm CST Game Preview: Predators vs. Wild - Nashville, Tennessee - Saturday, 02/17/07 - Tennessean.com Game Preview: Predators vs. Wild WILD AT PREDATORS • Where: the HOP, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37214 • When: 7 p.m. • TV: Fox Sports Net. • Radio: 104.5-FM. • Season series: Wild lead 2-1. • Wild storyline: Minnesota has scored a combined 15 goals in its three games against the Predators this season. … Forwards Pavol Demitra and Saku Koivu have each produced six points in those three games. … Minnesota is 10-3-2 in its last 15 games. … Former Predators right wing Adam Hall returns to Nashville tonight. He was traded to the Wild from the New York Rangers on Feb. 9. … Back-up goalie Nicklas Backstrom has gone 5-1-1 since stepping in for injured starter Manny Fernandez. • Predators storyline: Newly acquired center Peter Forsberg, who has 856 career NHL points, is expected to make his debut for Nashville. … The Predators, who lost Friday at St. Louis, are 12-1-1 in the second half of back-to-backs this season. … Left wing Steve Sullivan has eight points (three goals, five assists) in three games against Minnesota. … Tomas Vokoun is expected to start in goal. • Wild injuries: G Manny Fernandez (knee) is out. • Predators injuries: RW Jordin Tootoo (hip) is out. JP Dumont is doubtful (groin injury last night vs. Blues).