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

The team says the issue is unrelated to his June POTS diagnosis.

Overview

  • The update was reported Saturday by team reporter Brooks Bratten, and Nashville provided no specific return timetable.
  • Josi logged a season-low 18:09 in Thursday’s win over Vancouver, returning after missing part of the second period.
  • Through eight games, he had one goal and four assists while averaging just over 24 minutes per game with major special-teams duties.
  • Nashville enters a five-game home stand that includes matchups with the Kings, Stars, and Lightning, starting Saturday with Los Angeles at 3-3-2.
  • Team broadcaster Max Herz indicated defenseman Nicolas Hague is expected to be activated from injured reserve and projected to skate with Adam Wilsby in Josi’s spot.