Tag: Nashville Predators

Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Kings, Wild, Predators and Jets

No timetable for Fowler and Gibson returns Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler doesn't have a timetable on his return. He has four plates on the right side of his face that he expects will be there permanently. Fowler…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Predators, and Knights

Gibson leaves are the first period Elliotte Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson didn't come out for the second period in last night's game against the Sharks. “We’ll have more of an assessment when we get…

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NHL Injuries and Notes: Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Golden Knights and Sharks

Pominville skating Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said forward Jason Pominville has been skating. No broken bones for Murphy Eric Lear: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy didn't break any bone after taking an elbow to the face against the Stars: "(I…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 11

The top five teams in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings remain the same, but the order has shifted a bit. The Tampa Bay Lightning at the top remains constant though. The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames move up two…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wings, Kings, Preds, Pens, Canucks, Knights and Caps

Bergeron is real close Mike Loftus: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward Patrice Bergeron is the closest to returning but it probably won't happen today. Defenseman Kevan Miller has been cleared for contact but won't return until next week.…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Kings, Preds, Rangers, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Galchenyuk misses another Dave Vest: Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Galchenyuk missed his second consecutive game with a lower-body injury. Hutton returns Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton returned after missing one game with an upper-body…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Penguins, Rangers and Capitals

Scandella close Joe Yerdon: If all goes well for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella he could return this weekend. Ferland's status and de Haan will be fine Darren Dreger: The Hurricanes pulled Micheal Ferland from Tuesday nights game in the first…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 9

The Tampa Bay Lightning narrowly beat out the Toronto Maple Leafs for top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 9. The Nashville Predators sit at No. 3. The Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres round out the top…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Stars, Kings, Wild and Predators

Rakell out with a lower-body injury Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell missed practice yesterday with a lower-body injury. Elliott Teaford: Rakell left the Honda Center yesterday in a walking boot. Hinostroza suffers an upper-body injury ... Raanta to the…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Predators and Jets

No update on Grabner ... Raanta close Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Michael Grabner left last night's game early after taking a stick to the face. Coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update after the game. Craig Morgan of The…

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What The Sportsbook Bookmakers Say About NHL Contenders At The Quarter Pole

A quarter through the NHL season and the sportsbook bookmakers are sorting through the contenders and making adjustments to their Stanley Cup Odds to Win. Everything is going to plan for some teams. The Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Kings, Predators and Lightning

Two Ducks getting close Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) and Carter Rowney (upper-body) skated yesterday but weren't ready to go last night. One or both could be ready to return to the lineup at some point on…

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