Forsberg (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Earlier reports Tuesday indicated Forsberg's return is imminent, so this is likely just a procedural move to manage roster spots around the trade deadline. The winger could be back as soon as Thursday versus the Panthers.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Return imminent
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Forsberg (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey Tuesday, but his return is believed to be "imminent," Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Forsberg will miss an eighth straight contest Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, but it sounds like he could be ready to return as soon as Thursday against the Panthers. He's racked up 19 goals and 42 points through 50 contests this campaign.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Unavailable Sunday
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Forsberg (upper body) will not dress Sunday against Arizona, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Forsberg has now missed eight straight games. The 28-year-old has been skating but it's unclear when the team expects him to return. Nashville's next game is Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Won't play Thursday
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Forsberg (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Sharks, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Forsberg's absence will reach six games, though he resumed skating this week and may not be out too much longer. His next chance to return is Sunday in Arizona.
Forsberg (upper body) has resumed skating, but he won't play Tuesday against the Canucks, Ann Kimmel of SI.com reports.
It's encouraging to hear Forsberg, who will miss a fifth straight contest Tuesday, has resumed skating, but he'll presumably need to log at least one full practice with his teammates before rejoining the lineup. Philip Tomasino will likely continue to fill a bottom-six role until Forsberg is ready to return.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Still out Sunday
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Forsberg (upper body) will miss a fourth straight game Sunday against the Wild, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.
Forsberg hasn't played since suffering an upper-body injury a week ago in Philadelphia. The 28-year-old winger has 19 goals and 23 assists through 50 games this season. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Vancouver. Philip Tomasino should continue to hold a top-six role in Forsberg's absence.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Out again Saturday
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Forsberg (upper body) won't play Saturday against Florida, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Forsberg will miss a third straight contest after getting hurt a week ago versus the Flyers. He has racked up 19 goals and 42 points in 50 games this season. Forsberg is considered day-to-day.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Not playing Thursday
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Forsberg (upper body) is "making progress" according to coach john Hynes but will not play Thursday versus Boston, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Forsberg will miss his second straight game, getting hurt Saturday versus the Flyers. Forsberg has 19 goals and 42 points in 50 games this season, two points in arrears of Roman Josi, who leads the Predators with 44 points.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Won't play against Yotes
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Forsberg (upper body) will miss Monday's matchup with Arizona but remains day-to-day, per NHL.com.
Forsberg will miss his first game of the season, having played in all 50 contests for the Predators. With 19 goals on the year, the 28-year-old winger will be hard-pressed to repeat the 40-plus goals he registered in 2022-23 but should still be capable of getting over the 30 mark.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Dealing with upper-body issue
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Forsberg has an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day.
Forsberg left Saturday's game against the Flyers after sustaining a hit from Philadelphia's Rasmus Ristolainen late in the first period. Forsberg has 19 goals and 42 points in 50 contests while averaging 17:28 of ice time this season. Thomas Novak, who was a healthy scratch Saturday, might draw back into the lineup if Forsberg is unavailable for Monday's contest versus Arizona.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Exits Saturday's game
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Forsberg (undisclosed) left Saturday's game and didn't return following a hit from Philadelphia's Rasmus Ristolainen late in the first period, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
Forsberg had to be helped to the dressing room after it appeared as though his head hit the ice following the hit. An update on his status should come before Monday's matchup with Arizona. Forsberg had 19 goals and 42 points in 49 games going into Saturday's contest.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Collects helper in loss
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Forsberg notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Forsberg is on a modest three-game point streak with a goal and two assists in that span. The winger helped out on Matt Duchene's first-period marker Tuesday. Forsberg has 42 points, 157 shots, 84 hits and a minus-4 rating through 49 contests overall, taking a step back from the scoring pace that saw him rack up 42 goals and 84 points in 69 outings last year. He's still one of the Predators' most effective forwards.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Gets two points Monday
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Forsberg provided a goal and assist in Nashville's 3-0 victory over Ottawa on Monday.
Forsberg's marker came at 7:30 of the third period to extend the Predators' lead to 3-0. He's been held off the scoresheet only once in his last seven contests and has contributed seven goals and 11 points over that span. That's pushed Forsberg up to 16 goals and 36 points in 39 games this season.
Predators' Filip Forsberg: Point streak hits five games
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Forsberg contributed a goal in a 5-3 win against Carolina on Thursday.
Forsberg found the back of the net at 10:29 of the first period while Nashville was on the power play. That marker pushed his scoring streak to five games. Forsberg has 15 goals and 34 points in 37 games this season, including 13 points with the man advantage.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Hats off in loss
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Forsberg picked up a hat trick Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to Vegas.
He completed the trick with five seconds left in the third on shot from the top of the left circle on a power play. Forsberg has rung up two straight three-point games and is on a three-game goal streak (five) since the holiday break.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Gets three points Friday
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Forsberg scored a goal and registered two assists in a 6-1 win against Anaheim on Friday.
Forsberg's marker came at 13:20 of the second period to put the Predators up 3-1. He has 11 goals and 29 points in 34 contests this season. The 28-year-old was held off the scoresheet for four straight games from Dec. 17-23, but Forsberg's turned a corner after recording four points over his last two contests.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Ends four-game scoring drought
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Forsberg found the back of the net in a 3-2 loss to Dallas on Tuesday.
Forsberg's marker came at 0:56 of the second period and tied the contest at 1-1. It was his 10th goal and 26th point in 33 games this season. The 28-year-old snapped his four-game point drought.
