Justus Annunen to Start in Goal for Predators on Thursday

Justus Annunen will protect the home goal for the Nashville Predators versus the Blackhawks on Thursday. He will be backed up by Juuse Saros, who was a game-time decision after participating in Finland's bronze-medal run at the Olympics. Prior to the break, Annunen posted a 1-2-1 record over his last five outings, allowing 14 goals on 127 shots during that span.