After a humbling 7-0 loss to the New York Rangers, a Roman Josi - less Nashville Predators team takes the ice tonight against Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and the Buffalo Sabres. On today's show we discuss the recent play of Matt Duchene - one of the few veterans remaining after injuries and the trade deadline - and why success tonight may rest on his experienced shoulders.

Both Buffalo and Nashville are coming off of 7-0 losses, and tonight's game may be won or lost in the locker room before the puck is dropped. On today's Locked On Predators we discuss what head coach John Hynes needs to say or do before this injury riddled team even takes the ice to set the Predators up for a better performance. We also have a frank discussion about what the young players need from veterans like Matt Duchene as the team wobbles after a hot stretch. Nick and Ann take a look at Duchene's recent stats - or lack thereof - and troubleshoot what may be going on with his game and what his young teammates need to see from him tonight. Finally, we share our keys to the game. What one small stat could determine the outcome of this game tonight? We reiterate an oft repeated truth about penalties and debate which goaltender should start in net tonight for Nashville.

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