Evgeni Nabokov figures to be back in net Thursday after Miikka Kiprusoff started Tuesday. Nabokov beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday for San Jose's only win on the trip.
Turek (7-1-0,1.36 GAA) will be between the pipes for Calgary as they face the Predator and will have an easy night of it as Nashville is averaging 23 shots per game. From a series perspective the home team has dominated with Calgary taking the L4 on home ice from the Predators. Total players will note that these two have gone under 6 of L6.
The wife of Edmonton's Tommy Salo is expecting a baby any day now...her actual due date is Friday, but of course it could come at any time. Edmonton bettors beware of this over the next week - Salo will be leaving the team to be with his wife and Ty Conklin will get the start, perhaps on short notice.