Arena: Prudential Center
Time: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET
League: NHL – United States of America

Last 10 matches: Nashville 3-5-2; New Jersey 3-5-2
Nashville forward Martin Erat is four assists away from tying Kimmo Timonen for second on the franchise’s all-time list (222). He’s notched 17 assists and 35 points in 52 games this season.This is the second and final meeting between the teams and the first at Prudential Center in Newark. The Predators came away with a 3-2 shootout decision in Nashville on Nov. 19.
After looking so dominant in December and, in the process, earning a nice cushion atop the Atlantic Division standings, the Devils have struggled on hard times the last month. The team has lost 11 of 15 and goalie Martin Brodeur has sported a 4-8-2 mark over his last 14 games. Following a 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers on Wednesday, Devils coach Jacques Lemaire wasn’t pleased.

“We talk all the time about having long shifts,” Lemaire said. “In the room before games, before practices and behind the bench. And we still have long shifts and it hurt us on the very last goal. We’re tired. And when you’re tired, you can’t run, you can’t skate and can’t chase anybody. You just stand.”
Nashville will be without center Marcel Goc (upper body) and defenseman Cody Franson (broken rib). … For the Devils, forward David Clarkson (leg) and defensemen Paul Martin (arm) and Anssi Salmela (concussion) are out. Highlights and results will be available soon.. stay with us.