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Roman Josi • D • Predators

Roman Josi Returns From 12-Game Absence

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) will return to action on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. He has missed 12 games while dealing with an upper-body injury. The Predators captain will head to the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit, with Nick Blankenburg projected to be a healthy scratch. Josi has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 19 shots, and 15 blocks in eight appearances this season. The Swiss veteran has been impactful on both ends of the ice, but Josi makes his return in a difficult spot, facing the league leaders, who have lost only once in regulation.

Nov 22

Roman Josi • D • Predators

Roman Josi Could Return Saturday

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) has rejoined practice and could be available for action on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. He has missed 12 games due to an upper-body injury. If he is ready to return, Josi is poised to join Nicolas Hague on the first defensive pairing and reclaim his spot on the first power-play unit, bumping Nick Blankenburg to the second unit. Josi has recorded five points (one goal, four assists) and 15 blocks in eight outings this season. The Predators captain leads his team with an average ice time of 24:05.

Nov 21

Matthew Wood • LW • Predators

Matthew Wood Scores First Career Hat Trick at MSG

Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood celebrated his first career hat trick in Monday's 6-3 road loss to the New York Rangers. He had a pair of power-play goals and an even-strength marker. Blake Geoffrion was previously the only rookie in Predators history to post a hat trick in a regular-season contest. Wood also became only the second Predators player to score a goal in each of his first three road games of a season. Following Monday's outing, Wood is on a run of nine points (six goals, three assists) in seven games. In total, the 20-year-old has bagged six goals and 10 points in 11 games for his rookie campaign. Few expected Wood to have a significant impact in 2025-26, yet right now, only three first-year players have been more offensively productive than him.

Nov 11

Filip Forsberg • LW • Predators

Filip Forsberg Has Multi-Point Outing Monday

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg contributed a goal and an assist during Monday's 5-4 overtime defeat against the Vancouver Canucks. Forsberg opened the scoring in the contest with an even-strength marker and logged his second multi-point outing of the season thanks to a power-play assist. Following a difficult start, Forsberg has found some form lately, going scoreless only once in six games. He leads the struggling Predators with six goals and 11 points in 13 games. In Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild, Forsberg has a chance to post a goal streak of at least three games for only the second time since the start of last season.

Nov 4

Roman Josi • D • Predators

Roman Josi Moved to Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Sunday. He's been out for five games already due to an upper-body injury and looks set to miss more time. By moving Josi to Injured Reserve, the team can bring in a healthy body from the minors to fill in for forward Cole Smith (upper body). Prior to his injury, Josi had a decent start to the season, tallying five points (one goal, four assists) in eight contests, with 19 shots on goal and 15 blocks. The Predators defense also lost Adam Wilsby (lower body) this week, allowing Nick Blankenburg to come into the lineup. In Josi's absence, Brady Skjei is anchoring the first power-play unit.

Nov 2

Cole Smith • LW • Predators

Cole Smith to Miss 3-6 Weeks

Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (upper body) will be sidelined for 3-6 weeks, the team announced on Sunday. Smith was injured in Saturday's clash against the Calgary Flames. Playing in a bottom-six role, Smith has averaged 13:26 of ice time, scoring three goals in 13 contests. He's the team leader in hits with 35. Nashville will return to action on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, and Tyson Jost is expected to take Smith's spot in the lineup. Jost has been a healthy scratch for the past two games, having scored only once and recorded no assists in 10 games this season.

Nov 2

Roman Josi • D • Predators

Roman Josi Out Week-to-Week With Upper-Body Injury

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) will exit the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings and is facing a multi-game absence. The team has listed Josi as week-to-week with an upper-body injury, clarifying that the issue is not related to Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, which he was diagnosed with late last season. The Predators captain has enjoyed a decent start to the campaign, totaling five points (one goal, four assists) and 15 blocks in eight outings. Ahead of Saturday's game, Nicolas Hague (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to replace Josi in the lineup. Hague will make his Predators debut against the Kings.

Oct 25

Jonathan Marchessault • C • Predators

Jonathan Marchessault Won't Play Against Canucks

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. A lower-body injury will keep Marchessault out for a third straight game. When he was in the lineup, Marchessault had a decent start to the season, amassing four points (two goals, two assists) in five outings. Despite missing several contests, Marchessault remains one of Nashville's top scorers, as the team has difficulties staying competitive in games. His next chance to return will come over the weekend during a back-to-back set against the Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars.

Oct 23

Jonathan Marchessault • C • Predators

Jonathan Marchessault Remains Absent Against Ducks

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) will not suit up for Tuesday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. He must sit out a second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. In five games this season, Marchessault has recorded four points (two goals, two assists) and 11 hits. With Marchessault out, Brady Martin will get a chance to play against Anaheim. The 18-year-old has sat out four games as a healthy scratch after posting one assist across his first two NHL outings. Martin will skate with Fedor Svechkov and Tyson Jost on Tuesday night.

Oct 21

Luke Evangelista • RW • Predators

Luke Evangelista Set for Season Debut Saturday

Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (visa) has been activated from the non-roster list and appears poised to join the lineup for Saturday's battle against the Utah Mammoth. Evangelista's season debut has been delayed due to a contract dispute. He wasn't with the team during training camp and has been unavailable at the start of the regular season while awaiting immigration clearance. Based on Friday's practice, it looks like Evangelista will be entered into the lineup as a second-line winger. He skated with Fedor Svechkov and Steven Stamkos during the session. Evangelista has the potential to become a 50-point scorer this season if he secures a regular top-six role.

Oct 11

Luke Evangelista • RW • Predators

Luke Evangelista Signs Two-Year Deal With Predators

Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista finally agreed on a new contract with the team on Friday, signing a two-year, $6 million deal. The 23-year-old was the NHL's last unsigned restricted free agent. Due to his contract dispute, Evangelista hasn't been part of the team's preseason work. Evangelista has earned 86 points (33 goals, 53 assists) in 172 career games and finished the 2024-25 season with 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 68 outings. If he stays healthy, Evangelista could become a 50-point scorer during the upcoming campaign. However, the Toronto-born winger might have difficulty finding form early in the year after missing training camp.

Oct 4

Nicolas Hague • D • Predators

Nicolas Hague Ruled Out for 4-6 Weeks

Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague (upper body) will not be healthy for the start of the season. He has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks due to an upper-body injury. Hague suffered the injury during a preseason game on Sunday against the Florida Panthers. It's an unfortunate setback for the 26-year-old blue-liner, who was working on building chemistry in preseason with new teammates after joining from the Vegas Golden Knights a few months ago. Nick Blankenburg is expected to take Hague's spot in the backline to start the season. Fantasy managers can ignore Blankenburg, who finished last season with only 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 60 games.

Sep 24

Nicolas Hague • D • Predators

Nicolas Hague Injured on Sunday

Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague (undisclosed) made an early exit from Sunday's preseason game against the Florida Panthers. He suffered an undisclosed injury in the second period and didn't return to the game. Hague made a positive impact in a 5-3 victory with one assist and three shots across 15:09 of ice time. The Predators acquired Hague from the Vegas Golden Knights during the offseason, signing him to a four-year, $22 million extension. He has a significant role to play on the team, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect much value from him. Hague has never hit the 20-point mark during his six-year NHL career, finishing the 2024-25 campaign with 12 points (five goals, seven assists), 74 shots, 74 blocks, and 82 hits in 68 contests.

Sep 22

Roman Josi • D • Predators

Roman Josi Feeling "100 Percent" in Training Camp

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (concussion) has put his health issues in the past and is ready to go for the new season. "I feel great," Josi told reporters Thursday. "I feel 100 percent, I feel good on the ice, and so I'm not concerned at all." Josi missed the end of last season due to a concussion and was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in the summer. The Predators captain was limited to 53 appearances last season, posting 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists), which marks his lowest scoring total in 12 years. With his return to health, Josi looks like a strong bounce-back candidate in fantasy hockey this season.

Sep 19

Roman Josi • D • Predators

Roman Josi Expects to Return for 2025-26 Campaign

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (concussion) is hoping to return to the ice for the 2025-26 season. His 2024-25 campaign was cut short due to a concussion, and in an interview in his native Switzerland, Josi revealed that he had been diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a condition that causes a range of symptoms when transitioning from lying down to standing, including a rapid heart rate, dizziness, and fatigue. "Over the last eight weeks, I have undergone intensive therapy, which also included taking beta blockers. I've been feeling much better since then," Josi said. "I've regained the belief that I'll be 100 percent fit again and can fully attack with Nashville and the Swiss national team next winter." Josi had a disappointing campaign this year, finishing with 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) and a minus-26 rating in 53 games.

Jun 18

Jonathan Marchessault • C • Predators

Jonathan Marchessault Remains Out Against Blue Jackets

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Monday, he was taken out of the lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers due to a lower-body injury. It only appears to be a minor issue, as Marchessault is considered day-to-day. His next opportunity for a comeback will be on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. With Marchessault unavailable, Jakub Vrana entered the lineup on Monday but was anonymous throughout the night, finishing a 2-1 loss with zero shots on goal, one hit, and a minus-one rating in 10:41 of ice time.

Apr 1

Colton Sissons • C • Predators

Colton Sissons Likely Out For Rest Of The Season

Nashville Predators forward Colton Sissons (lower body) has been listed as week-to-week and is not expected to return to action this season. Nashville has been eliminated from playoff contention, so the team has no incentive to rush Sissons back after he suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Sissons has recorded seven goals and 21 points in 72 appearances while delivering 100 hits. With Sissons and Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) unavailable for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Predators plan to use seven defensemen. Jordan Oesterle will enter the lineup alongside Jakub Vrana.

Mar 31

Jonathan Marchessault • C • Predators

Jonathan Marchessault Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) is considered day-to-day and will likely sit out Monday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Marchessault has had a difficult year in Nashville, posting only 49 points (19 goals, 30 assists) in 73 games, and to make matters worse, he has now sustained a lower-body injury, which will knock him out of the lineup for the first time this season. Jakub Vrana is expected to replace Marchessault in the top six on Monday. With over 100 career goals to his name, Vrana has established himself as a proven scorer in the NHL; however, he lacks the consistency needed to be a reliable fantasy asset. In 31 outings this season, Vrana has scored eight goals and recorded 12 points with 38 shots on goal.

Mar 31

Colton Sissons • C • Predators

Colton Sissons Exits Early On Saturday

Nashville Predators right wing Colton Sissons (lower body) exited early during Saturday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 31-year-old sustained this injury in the opening frame after he fell hard to the ice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday evening. If Sissons were to miss time, right wing Jakub Vrana will likely enter the starting lineup. Before Monday's contest, Sissons was riding a 10-game scoreless streak. During this skid, Sissons logged just 13 hits, nine shots on goal, and held a -5 rating. Through 72 total games this season, the 31-year-old has found the back of the net seven times and added just 14 helpers. When healthy, Sissons will only carry value in category formats that reward hits.

Mar 30

Juuse Saros • G • Predators

Juuse Saros Stands Tall Against Carolina

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 34 of the 35 shots he saw on Tuesday evening against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes dominated the shot total, but Saros was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Carolina left wing Taylor Hall found the back of the net on the power play. This outing extended his current winning streak to two games. During this stretch, he has posted a strong 1.50 GAA with a .951 save percentage. However, before his winning streak, Saros held a modest 3-3 record with a high 3.36 GAA with a .861 save percentage over his previous six contests. Saros has performed well at times this season but has struggled to find consistency. He will look to extend this winning streak to three games on Thursday against St. Louis.

Mar 26

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