Is Roman Josi playing tonight against the Seattle Kraken? Latest injury update on the defenseman ahead of the matchup (23rd March 2023)

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is under day-to-day observation and will miss the game against the Seattle Kraken. Predators fans expect Josi to be fit for the game, and his absence could hurt the Predators in the upcoming challenge.

Roman Josi has been out of action since March 18 due to an upper-body injury. His contribution to the team has been immense, both on offense and defense. He has scored 18 goals and 41 assists in 67 games, averaging 25 minutes on the ice. The team has conceded less than two goals per game with him on the Ice.

The Kraken won 5-1 in their previous meeting against the Predators. Both teams will be looking to win this game and go up in the standings to content for a playoff spot.

How have Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken performed this season?

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The Nashville Predators have had an inconsistent season and are currently placed fifth in the Western Conference Central Division with 78 points.

The Predators have done below average on the offense. They have only scored 193 goals in 69 games of the season, 113 of them being from Matt Duchene and Roman Josi. Their defense has been inconsistent this season and but have let through only 2.87 goals per game.

In comparison, Seattle Kraken has done well to get fourth place in the standings with 85 points. The team has been strong offensively and has scored 245 goals in 70 games this season. Jared McCann and Matty Beniers have played a crucial role in the offense, having combined for 53 goals.

The Kraken defense has been inconsistent at times and has conceded more than three goals per game. Martin Jones has been the best in goal for the Kraken. He has a .887 SV% and the team has won 24 out of 43 games with him in goal.

What's next for Roman Josi and the Nashville Predators?

Roman Josi will look to get back to full fitness in the upcoming games. The team has struggled in his absence and needs him in the team during this crucial phase of the season.

For the Predators, every game is do-or-die for now, as they are five points behind the playoff spot. The Predators have lost three of their last five games and will be under pressure in this game.