Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Nashville Predators (18-24-7), which currently has four players listed, as the Predators prepare for their matchup against the Buffalo Sabres (19-26-5) […]

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to build on a 7-2 victory over the Boston Bruins in the second game of a four-game homestand against the Nashville Predators on Friday night, but prior to the game, the focus will be on honoring former Sabres enforcer and current broadcaster Rob Ray will be inducted in the club’s Hall of Fame.

For the upcoming battle between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

Former Sabres player and current color analyst Rob Ray is set to become the 44th member of the team's Hall of Fame.

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The Nashville Predators take on the Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday. Follow for live updates.

The Nashville Predators' attack has lost its potency again, especially on the power play, which went 0-for-3 against the Vancouver Canucks.

Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka both had hat tricks in the win. Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka turned in one of the most productive performances by a set of teammates in Buffalo Sabres history, both scoring hat tricks to fuel a 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center on Tuesday.

In a report published Sunday at The Fourth Period, Seravalli revealed that the Sabres "continue to scour the trade market" trying to retool their roster. "Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has been active making and taking calls on a number of his players, with centre Dylan Cozens at the forefront of discussions," Seravalli wrote.

Buffalo has a 10-12-3 record at home and a 19-26-5 record overall. The Sabres have a 6-14-3 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent. Nashville has a 6-15-4 record in road games and an 18-24-7 record overall.

‘There’s a lot that goes into that I don’t really think about,” Kozak said after Thursday’s practice at KeyBank Center, reflecting on his recent back-and-forth between rosters. “I just think about playing the best I can, trying to get better every day. Just trying to make those decisions a little tougher.”