Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars live updates, how to watch, lineup

The Nashville Predators host the Dallas Stars on Oct. 3 at Bridgestone Arena (7 p.m CT, The Spot Nashville 28) looking to bounce back from their 3-1 home opening loss on Oct. 1 .

Roman Josi scored the goal for Nashville (0-1-0, 0 points); Juuse Saros made 27 saves in the loss.

Ahead of the morning skate, the Predators recalled goaltender Matt Murray from Milwaukee. Backup goaltender Justus Annunen was not at practice on Oct. 2, with coach Andrew Brunette saying the starter against Dallas would be a "game-time decision."

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Dallas lost their season opener 4-0 to the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 2. With Jake Oettinger making 22 saves in the loss, the Stars likely will start backup Casey DeSmith.

This will be the first game for Mavrik Bourque against his old team. In July, the Predators acquired Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. The 24-year-old center had 66 points in 156 games for the Stars in three seasons.

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The Nashville Predators matchup with the Dallas Stars on Oct. 3 will be broadcast on The Spot Nashville 28 (WNXP) and on Predators TV via the Predators app.

The Spot Nashville 28 (WNXP) - Click here for a list of all broadcast affiliates

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