The Predators have been active at the trade deadline, with several players traded in the past few days.
Ryan O'Reilly is day-to-day with an upper-body injury after taking a stick to the eye.
The Bruins are waiting to see what moves they will make at the trade deadline.
Nashville’s penalty kill on home ice is third in the League at 83.5 percent.
Since returning from the Olympic break, the Predators power play has clicked at 44.4 percent, the third-best in the NHL.
Why this matters: This game is important for both teams as they try to improve their playoff chances. The trade deadline adds another layer of intrigue, as both teams could look to add players to help them down the stretch.
The Bruins are coming off a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. David Pastrnak leads the team with 72 points (50 assists). Jeremy Swayman is 23-13-3 in net.
The Predators are coming off a pair of losses. Ryan O'Reilly leads the team with 59 points (22 goals, 37 assists). Juuse Saros is 21-18-6 on the season.
The Predators have already made several trades, sending Michael McCarron, Cole Smith, and Nick Blankenburg to other teams. The Bruins are expected to be active at the trade deadline as well.
The Preds are 17-18-(1)-4 all-time against the Bruins, including an 11-9-0-0 mark at home. Nashville is 3-5-2 in the last 10 versus Boston but just 1-4-0 in the last five meetings at Bridgestone Arena.
Q: What is Ryan O'Reilly's status?
Ryan O'Reilly is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Q: What time is the game?
7 p.m. CT
Keep an eye on the trade deadline to see if either team makes any moves.
Watch for Ryan O'Reilly's status to see if he will play.
This is an important game for both teams as they try to improve their playoff chances.
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