P.K. Subban expects ‘fun atmosphere’ in Montreal return

The Nashville Predators star received a medal from the governor general of Canada for his charity work and then met the media Wednesday at a packed news conference at the Bell Centre. “It’s a privilege to play in the NHL and it’s a privilege to be a player who is traded out of Montreal and still have this type of support,” Subban said.

Monday’s Dump & Chase: Cannons Away

Four Predators score in win against Blue Jackets I love this headline for some reason. It screams, “We couldn’t distinguish this game in an interesting way, so here is a technical fact about the result of the contest.”

Florida Panthers score 4 in 2nd period, beat Predators 7-4

Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau celebrates with Jaromir Jagr , of the Czech Republic, after Huberdeau scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo dives for the puck as a shot by Nashville Predators’ Viktor Arvidsson gets past him for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators activate defenceman Subban off injured reserve

The Nashville Predators have activated defenceman P.K. Subban off injured reserve, and he is expected to play Friday night in Edmonton. Subban, 27, has missed 16 games with an upper-body injury and was placed on injured reserve Jan. 1. He has seven goals and 10 assists in the 29 games he’s played with Nashville.

Predators defenseman P.K. Subban off injured list

The Nashville Predators have activated defenseman P.K. Subban off the injured list and he is expected to play Friday night in Edmonton. Subban has missed 16 games with an upper-body injury and was placed on the injured list Jan. 1. The former Norris Trophy winner has not played since Dec. 15. He said he and his coaches and trainers agreed Friday morning he was ready to return.

Thursday’s Games

Ryan Ellis had his first career two-goal game as the Nashville Predators held off a late rally to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night. TORONTO – Michael Grabner observed a different-looking Toronto Maple Leafs squad than the last-place group he left behind last season, one with plenty more speed and skill.

Henrik Sedin scores winner for 999th career point as Canucks down Predators 1-0

Henrik Sedin scored the winner in the third period for the 999th point of his NHL career and Ryan Miller made 30 saves as the Vancouver Canucks shut out the Nashville Predators 1-0 on Tuesday night. With the teams playing a tight, close-checking game, Sedin fired a Luca Sbisa rebound off the end boards off Predators goalie Pekka Rinne and in with 7:32 left in regulation for his 10th goal of the season and first in nine games.

Predators knock Tuukka Rask out of game, beat Bruins 2-1

Filip Forsberg scored with 2:24 left in the second period, and the Predators beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night after Bruins’ All-Star goalie Tuukka Rask was knocked out of the game. “It was a test for us, and we showed up and we played our hearts out and got two points and that’s what we came here to do,” Forsberg said.

Predators get dramatic 2-1 OT win over Canucks

Calle Jarnkrok scored a shorthanded goal with only :01 left in overtime and the Nashville Predators beat Vancouver 2-1 Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena. Mattias Eckholm took a holding penalty with less than two minutes to play to give Vancouver a 4 on 3 advantage to finish the game, but after a Pekka Rinne save Roman Josi led a 2 on 0 breakaway for the game winner past Ryan Miller.

Predators Subban dealing with new injury, feels better daily

P.K. Subban is dealing with something he’s never had before but is seeing daily improvement with the upper-body injury that has kept the Norris Trophy winner out of the Predators’ lineup since Dec. 15. “It’s difficult, but at the same token I’m optimistic,” Subban said Tuesday . “I’ve been pretty lucky my whole career to play in pretty much all the games and just so happens that this is just the way it went for me this time.