The Nashville Predators called up forward Frederick Gaudreau from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL), as reported on Twitter by hockey insider Renaud Lavoie. The 24-year old forward played 18 games with the Predators this season, registering three assists and two penalty minutes.
Gaudreau signed as an undrafted free agent with the Nashville organization back in 2014. He played 27 games in the NHL so far, registering four assists and two penalty minutes. This season with the Admirals, the Bromont, Quebec native has four goals and ten assists for a total of 14 points.
The Predators are facing the Vegas Golden Knights tonight. Viktor Arvidsson skated on the first line this morning, after he left practice early yesterday. His status for tonight's game remains uncertain.
Here's a look at what their lineup should look like for tonight's matchup.
Forwards
Colton Sissons - Ryan Johansen - Viktor Arvidsson
Kevin Fiala - Kyle Turris - Craig Smith
Scott Hartnell - Nick Bonino - Pontus Aberg
Miikka Salomaki - Calle Jarnkrok - Austin Watson
Defense
Roman Josi - Matt Irwin
Mattias Ekholm - Ryan Ellis
Alexei Emelin - P.K. Subban
Goaltender Juuse Saros should get the start tonight, but head coach Peter Laviolette didn't confirm anything yet.
The Predators are currently second in the Central division with a record of 25-11-6. The Golden Knights are first in the Central division with a record of 29-10-3. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will get the start tonight in Vegas net.