A key goaltending shift in Nashville as the Predators activated injured netminder Justus Annunen from reserve, clearing the way for him to return to the lineup. The move follows the team’s earlier placement of Annunen on day-to-day injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. In tandem, starting goaltender Matthew Murray was reassigned to the Predators’ AHL affiliate, marking a roster adjustment ahead of upcoming games. The changes reflect the team’s efforts to manage depth while addressing injury-related absences.

The Nashville Predators activated goaltender Justus Annunen off of injured reserve today, per team reporter Brooks Bratten. In a corresponding move, the club reassigned netminder Matthew Murray to its AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. On Oct. 3, the Predators announced that Annunen had suffered an undisclosed injury and would be sidelined on a day-to-day basis. […]