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

Mark Jankowski, who left in the first period of the Nashville Predators' win over the Minnesota Wild, is considered week to week.

Smith (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. Smith should occupy a bottom-six role in Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing the last 11 games.

The Nashville Predators have activated centerman Cole Smith off of injured reserve, per Nick Kieser of Nashville’s 102.5 The Game. Smith has missed the team’s last 11 games with a lower-body ...

CHICAGO -- Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 6-2 win against the Nashville Predators ...

Nashville Predators forward Cole Smith was handed a match penalty for an illegal check to the head of San Jose Sharks forward Ty Dellandrea on Thursday night. Cole Smith receives a match penalty ...

INJURY UPDATE:Nashville Predators provide injury update on Mark Jankowski, Cole Smith The Predators have a rematch with the Sharks (14-30-6, 34 points) in San Jose on Thursday (9:30 p.m. CT ...

With 30 games left, Nashville (18-27-7, 43 points) has a good chance of earning a top selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Then, the fireworks began. Sharks alternate captain Luke Kunin, trying to spark his team, quickly dropped the gloves with Predators forward Cole Smith at the 6:54 mark. Right after the ensuing ...

The Nashville Predators returned to practice on Monday ... The good news is forward Cole Smith seems close to returning from his lower-body injury. Smith has been out since Dec. 21 when he took ...