It’s a similar story with Jonathan Marchessault, the Preds’ other big offseason addition. The former Golden Knight now wears a different shade of gold and had a solid first game as a Pred, with two assists in Nashville’s season-opening loss to the Dallas Stars. (Stamkos remained without a point, but received two penalty minutes.)

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Of course, the Preds still have a star in net with Juuse Saros; The franchise signed him to an eight-year, $62 million contract in July, ensuring that the 29-year-old will likely spend his entire career in Smashville. However, he may not start tonight; He missed the start due to problems with his lower body and is considered an everyday player. His backup, Scott Wedgewood, has traveled extensively, although he turned his career around over the last two seasons in Dallas, posting a .906 save percentage and 2.80 goals-against average in 53 appearances.