Flames vs Predators Projected Lineups: Game Preview and Expected Rosters for December 2nd, 2025.

The Calgary Flames are set to face off against the Nashville Predators tonight at Bridgestone Arena. Here's a look at the projected lineups and what to expect from both teams:

Calgary Flames (9-14-4)

The Flames are currently near the bottom of their division and are looking to improve their road record. They are coming off a tight 1-0 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Here's the projected lineup for the Flames:

  • Forwards:
    • Jonathan Huberdeau — Morgan Frost — Matt Coronato
    • Yegor Sharangovich — Nazem Kadri — Joel Farabee
    • Connor Zary — Mikael Backlund — Blake Coleman
    • Dryden Hunt — John Beecher — Adam Klapka
  • Defense:
    • Kevin Bahl — Rasmus Andersson
    • Yan Kuznetsov — MacKenzie Weegar
    • Joel Hanley — Jake Bean
  • Goalies:
    • Devin Cooley (Expected Starter)
    • Dustin Wolf

The Flames have a few players on the injury list: Martin Pospisil (undisclosed), Zayne Parekh (upper body), and Samuel Honzek (upper body). Dustin Wolf has a 6-12-2 record with a 3.17 GAA and .890 SV%, while Devin Cooley is 3-2-2 with a 1.88 GAA and .930 SV%. Cooley is expected to make his fifth start in six games.

Nashville Predators (8-13-4)

The Predators are also struggling this season and are looking to improve their home record. They are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Here's the projected lineup for the Predators:

  • Forwards:
    • Steven Stamkos — Ryan O'Reilly — Luke Evangelista
    • Filip Forsberg — Erik Haula — Jonathan Marchessault
    • Michael Bunting — Tyson Jost — Ozzy Wiesblatt
    • Reid Schaefer — Fedor Svechkov — Matthew Wood
  • Defense:
    • Spencer Stastney — Roman Josi
    • Brady Skjei — Nick Blankenburg
    • Nicolas Hague — Nick Perbix
  • Goalies:
    • Juuse Saros (Expected Starter)
    • Justus Annunen

The Predators have several players listed as injured: Cole Smith (lower body), Michael McCarron (lower body), and Justin Barron (lower body). Jonathan Marchessault practiced on Monday and could return after missing two games due to a lower-body injury. Juuse Saros is 7-9-3 in net, while Annunen is 1-4-1.

Keys to the Game

  • Goaltending: Both teams will rely heavily on their goaltenders to keep them in the game. Cooley has been solid for the Flames, while Saros needs to return to his elite form for the Predators.
  • Offense: Both the Flames and Predators have struggled to score consistently this season. They need to find ways to generate more offense and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
  • Special Teams: The power play for both teams has been mediocre. A strong performance on special teams could be a difference-maker.
  • Health: The Flames enter the game relatively healthy, while the Predators are dealing with several injuries. The Flames need to take advantage of their health and lineup consistency.

The Predators have won the last two encounters against the Flames. In their previous meeting this season, the Predators won 4-2 at home. The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET.


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