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Deemed day-to-day Jarnkrok (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

Impact Jarnkrok won't be available for Friday's game versus the Stars, but his day-to-day tag suggests he could return for Sunday's rematch with Dallas. The 29-year-old forward has potted one goal in three games this campaign.

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Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars odds, picks and prediction Previewing Friday’s Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

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Making season debut Granlund (undisclosed) will make his season debut Friday against the Stars, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Granlund missed the entirety of training camp and the Predators' first three games of the campaign due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, but he was able to get a full practice in Thursday, so he should be close to 100 percent Friday. The 28-year-old Finn will skate on Nashville's second line and second power-play unit against Dallas.

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The Predators are asking do-everything captain Roman Josi to do a little less Predators coach John Hynes plans to slash Josi’s penalty-killing minutes to conserve the captain’s energy over the course of the season.

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Stars set to finally start season, host Predators After COVID-19 hampered the start to their season, the Dallas Stars are finally ready to go. Opening the season against the Nashville Predators on Friday night

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Cleared from virus protocols Granlund was removed from the league's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Granlund missed the team's entire training camp and first three games due to the league's protocols, but he could return as early as Friday's game against Dallas. The 28-year-old will still need to be added to the roster from the non-roster injured reserve, but once he's officially back with the team, he's expected to handle a middle-six role. Granlund's status for Friday's game should become clear before puck drop.

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Back at practice Granlund (COVID-19 protocols) returned to practice Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Granlund missed the entirety of training camp and Nashville's first three games of the season due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, so he'll need at least a few practices to get up to speed, but the 28-year-old Finn should make his season debut sooner rather than later. Granlund will likely slot into a middle-six role whenever the Predators feel he's ready to rock.

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Demoted to AHL The Predators removed Smith from their taxi squad and sent him to AHL Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Smith made his NHL debut on Opening Night against the Blue Jackets last Thursday, registering one shot on goal in 5:57 of ice time. He'll likely continue to bounce between the AHL and the taxi squad throughout the season.

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Elevated to taxi squad Nashville promoted Harpur to the taxi squad from AHL Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Harpur drew into 41 AHL contests last season, picking up 12 points and 42 PIM over that span. He'll be on hand as an emergency option, but at this point he isn't expected to draw into the Predators' lineup against Dallas on Friday.

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Joins taxi squad The Predators recalled Tomasino from AHL Chicago and placed him on the taxi squad Thursday.

Impact Tomasino is just 19 years old and isn't expected to have a role with the big club this campaign, but he'll gain some invaluable experience practicing with Nashville's NHL roster during his time on the taxi squad. The 2019 first-round pick racked up 40 goals and 60 assists in 62 OHL contests last season.

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Brought up to taxi squad The Predators promoted McCarron to their taxi squad from AHL Chicago on Thursday.

Impact McCarron hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2017-18, when he tallied one helper in 18 games with the Canadiens, so he shouldn't be expected to crack the big club's lineup anytime soon.

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Dallas begins season against Nashville Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars

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Dallas begins season against Nashville The Dallas Stars begin the season at home against the Nashville Predators

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COVID-19 survivor Mark Borowiecki on Predators’ postponement: ‘Enough is enough’ Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki revealed Wednesday that he and wife Tara contracted COVID-19 last month

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Sent down to minors Harpur was demoted from the taxi squad to AHL Chicago on Wednesday.

Impact Harpur spent the entire 2019-20 campaign in the minors with AHL Toronto and Milwaukee in which he logged one goal and 11 helpers in 41 outings. The 26-year-old defenseman will likely be shuffled between the taxi squad and the minors for much of the season and figures to be a long shot to log any significant minutes with the Predators this year.

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Moved to taxi squad Olivier was reassigned to Nashville's taxi squad Wednesday.

Impact Olivier has been shuffling up and down from the taxi squad in the early going, but the 23-year-old winger has dressed for two of Nashville's first three games. It wouldn't be surprising to see him moved back onto the active roster before long.

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Notches extra-man helper Monday Johansen recorded his first point of the season with a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Johansen is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 36-point effort last season, his lowest output since his first two years in the league. He's currently skating on the first line alongside Filip Forsberg and Viktor Arvidsson, so chances are good he rediscovers the form he showed in posting 60-plus points in five of the previous six seasons. With Tuesday's rematch with the Canes postponed, Johansen's next chance to crack the scoreboard will come Friday against the Stars.

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Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started The NHL has postponed its first game since the league’s season began

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Nearing return to practice According to general manager David Poile, Granlund is close to completing the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, and he could return to practice with the main group this weekend, Brooks Bra...

Impact Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes has been postponed "out of an abuncance of caution" related to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, and Granlund isn't expected to be available for Friday's matchup with Dallas, but if he's able to get a full practice in Saturday, he could make his season debut Sunday against the Stars. The 28-year-old Finn picked up 17 goals and 30 points in 63 games with Nashville last campaign.

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No game Tuesday Josi and the Predators will not play Carolina on Tuesday after the game was postponed. Per the NHL's statement, "The decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the...

Impact As of Monday, the Predators' Mikael Grandlund was the only player on the team in the COVID-19 protocols. At this time, no official reschedule date has been announced. Depending on the situation, Josi and the Predators could be forced to postpone Friday's matchup with Dallas, as well.

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Clash with Carolina postponed Saros' Tuesday matchup with the Hurricanes has been postponed. Per the NHL's statement, "The decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of pla...

Impact At this time, the reschedule date hasn't been announced, though the two club's play again in mid-April. Saros and the Predators will look to a clash with the Dallas Stars, who will be starting their campaign Friday.

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Carolina takes on Nashville for division showdown Carolina Hurricanes (2-1-0, third in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (2-1-0, second in the Central Division)

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Carolina takes on Nashville for division showdown Nashville takes on Carolina in a matchup of Central Division teams

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Hurricanes score 3 in third to beat Predators 4-2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho and Vincent Trocheck each had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat...

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Hurricanes score 3 in third to beat Predators 4-2 Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho and Vincent Trocheck each had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators...

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