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Nashville Predators give injury updates for Roman Josi, Cole Smith The Nashville Predators have updated the injury status of defenseman Roman Josi and forward Cole Smith. Here's how long they will be out.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Will be out for awhile Smith (upper body) will be out for 3-6 weeks, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Smith left Saturday's game against the Flames early and didn't return with an injury that will keep him out for 3-6 weeks. The 30-year-old has three goals and a minus-2 rating through 13 games this season. Tyson Jost is likely to slot into the lineup in his place in the short-term, but the Predators will likely need to make another roster move to fill his spot as well.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Lomberg knocks Cole Smith out of the game with a huge hit. A devastating hit from Ryan Lomberg leaves Cole Smith in bad shape.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Exits Saturday's game Smith sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Saturday's clash against Calgary as a result.

Impact Smith had three goals, 17 shots and 35 hits in 12 appearances going into Saturday's action. If he can't play Monday versus Vancouver, then Tyson Jost will probably draw back into the lineup and take Smith's spot on the fourth line.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame: Cole Smith | Nashville Predators Cole Smith speaks to the media ahead of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

Lights lamp again Smith scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings.

Impact Smith has scored in back-to-back contests. He's up to three goals, 13 shots on net, 22 hits, six PIM and an even plus-minus rating over nine appearances. Smith will have some appeal in banger leagues, but his scoring upside remains limited in a bottom-six role with minimal power-play usage.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ozzy Wiesblatt scores deciding goal of shootout in 9th round to lead Predators past Kings 5-4

Ozzy Wiesblatt scored in the ninth round of the shootout and the Nashville Predators beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Pots goal Thursday Smith scored a goal, took two shots on goal and delivered three hits in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Smith delivered the game-winning goal in this low-scoring matchup with a tip-in at the 5:09 mark in the third period. This was his second goal of the campaign, but to be fair, Smith isn't much of an offensive weapon for the Predators. With only two goals and 11 total shots in eight games, the 29-year-old isn't one known for making a huge impact on the box score. His role as a bottom-six forward doesn't help his case as a valuable fantasy contributor, either.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame: Cole Smith | Nashville Predators Cole Smith speaks to the media after Nashville's win over the Vancouver Canucks.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Cole Smith, Juuse Saros lead Predators over Canucks 2-1

Cole Smith scored at 5:09 of the third period to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Takeaways: Nashville Predators Fall In Hard-Fought Fashion To Maple Leafs Oct 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron (47) celebrates with forward Cole Smith (36) after scoring...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Deposits empty-netter Smith scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Senators.

Impact Smith provided the Predators' second empty-netter of the contest. The 29-year-old winger has been a little quiet in all aspects so far -- the goal was his first point of the season, and he's added just four shots on net, two hits and two blocks over three outings. He's a physical winger who has at least 60 PIM and 160 hits in three straight years, so he should pick up the pace in that regard soon, though he won't offer a lot of scoring.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saros makes 31 saves, Nashville Predators beat Ottawa Senators 4-1

Juuse Saros made 31 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Morning Skate: NYI vs. NSH, Smith | Nashville Predators Preds forward Cole Smith previews Nashville's game against the Islanders.

APRIL 8, 2025 • NHL.COM

Delivers helper in win Smith logged an assist and five hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Smith snapped a nine-game point drought with the helper. In that span, he had 16 hits, 15 shots on net and 14 PIM. Smith's a tough customer, and that's been enough to keep him in a bottom-six role for much of the season despite sparse contributions on offense. He's at 11 points, 57 shots on net, 132 hits, 67 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 58 appearances.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville visits New York after Smith's 2-goal game

The Nashville Predators visit the New York Rangers after Cole Smith scored two goals in the Predators' 7-4 loss to the New York Islanders

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores twice Saturday Smith potted two goals in a 7-4 loss to the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact Smith scored two goals in the third period, but that wasn't enough to mount a comeback for the Predators. His first multi-point effort of 2024-25 ended a 30-goal drought. Smith has registered four goals and 10 points across 48 appearances this season.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin gets empty-net goal in 7-4 victory over Predators

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was credited with his first career goal when Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos sent a pass into his own net in the final seconds...

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds helper Tuesday Smith posted an assist and seven PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

Impact This was Smith's third assist over his last five games. He also fought Sam Bennett in retaliation for the Panthers forward's hit on Roman Josi in the second period. Smith is up to eight points, 38 shots on net, 51 PIM, 110 hits and a minus-10 rating over 46 outings this season. He plays in a fourth-line role and offers little in fantasy aside from physicality.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist in loss Smith notched an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and two PIM in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact The helper was Smith's first point in eight games since he returned from a lower-body injury Jan. 21. The 29-year-old has resumed a fourth-line role, though he's logged 14-plus minutes in five of those eight contests. Smith has six points, 36 shots on net, 44 PIM, 105 hits and a minus-10 rating across 42 outings. The physicality is solid, but he'll need to be more consistent on offense to draw much attention in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Smith (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Smith should occupy a bottom-six role in Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing the last 11 games. He has compiled two goals, five points, 29 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 79 hits through 34 appearances this season. Smith will replace Mark Jankowski (upper body) in Tuesday's lineup.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Might be available Tuesday Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official siteHead coach Andrew Brunette labeled Smith (lower body) as a game-time decision for Tuesday's home matchup against San Jose, Brooks Brat...

Impact Smith has missed 11 consecutive games due to his injury -- he last suited up Dec. 21 versus the Kings. If the 29-year-old is able to return Tuesday, he'll likely slot in on the fourth line. The Minnesota native has chipped in two goals and three helpers through 34 appearances this season.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Andrew Brunette said Monday that Smith (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Smith has been on injured reserve for nearly a month due to a lower-body injury, but he appears to be close to returning to game action. Brunette isn't yet sure whether Smith will be available for Tuesday's game against San Jose, but he said that if the 29-year-old can't return against the Sharks, he's unlikely to miss much more time.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facing extended absence Smith was placed on injured reserve Monday and will miss 4-6 weeks due to a lower-body injury.

Impact Smith was injured in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings after blocking a shot, according to Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean. Juuso Parssinen could receive more playing time as a result of Smith's injury. The Predators went with 11 forwards and seven defensemen Monday against Carolina.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper in loss Smith notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Smith snapped a six-game slump with his helper on a Mark Jankowski goal in the third period. The 29-year-old Smith has remained in a bottom-six role throughout the year, adding heavy play to the lineup. He has just five points to go with 60 hits, 23 shots on net, 15 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 26 outings overall.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Ozzy Wiesblatt scores deciding goal of shootout in 9th round to lead Predators past Kings 5-4

Cole Smith, Juuse Saros lead Predators over Canucks 2-1

Saros makes 31 saves, Nashville Predators beat Ottawa Senators 4-1

Nashville visits New York after Smith's 2-goal game

Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin gets empty-net goal in 7-4 victory over Predators