Nyquist produced an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Canucks in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist set up Alexandre Carrier for the game-winning goal in the third period. The 34-year-old Nyquist has a goal, three assists, five shots on net and five hits over five playoff appearances. The winger should continue to fill a playmaking role on the Predators' top line as they return home for another elimination game Friday.

Nyquist scored a goal and went minus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist put the Predators ahead 2-1 in the second period with his first goal of the playoffs. The 34-year-old winger has added two assists, three shots on net, four hits and a minus-4 rating over four appearances. Nyquist is still steady on offense, but the Predators have been unable to protect narrow leads well in the first round.

Nyquist logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist set up Filip Forsberg's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. The 34-year-old Nyquist is playing the role of a steady playmaker on the top line -- he has two helpers through two playoff contests, and he's earned a goal and five assists over his last five appearances. He should continue to see ample ice time at even strength and on the power play, giving him plenty of chances to chip in with offense.

Nyquist registered a power-play assist and went minus-3 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist has a goal and seven helpers over eight games since the start of April. The winger was able to set up Ryan O'Reilly for a second-period goal, but the Predators' top line found no joy at even strength. Nyquist had a career year with 75 points over 81 appearances, and the Predators will hope he still has some offense left in the tank for the postseason.

Nyquist scored a goal during Monday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

While Nyquist hadn't scored in his last six games prior to Monday, he's still been productive, contributing six assists in that time. He's been on a surge down the stretch, with six goals and 19 points over his last 15 contests. Nyquist has averaged almost a point per game this season, but he's outpacing that as the Predators get into postseason form.

Nyquist (rest) will play Saturday versus the Blue Jackets, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist rested Friday in the first half of a back-to-back, but he'll be back in his usual top-line role for Saturday's game. He's enjoyed a career year with 72 points (22 on the power play) and 149 shots on net over 79 appearances.

Nyquist will be rested against Chicago on Friday, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

As the Predators approach the postseason, Nyquist will get a day off during a back-to-back set. He should be back in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jackets. Nyquist has been outstanding this season, tallying a career-high 72 points with 22 goals in 79 contests.

Nyquist notched three assists and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist saw an eight-game point streak end in Tuesday's shutout loss to the Bruins, but he was right back at it Thursday. His first helper in this game was the 300th assist of his career. Nyquist has enjoyed a career year with 22 goals, 49 helpers, 22 power-play points, 145 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 76 appearances.

Nyquist had a goal and an assist in a 7-4 loss to Colorado on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist extended his point streak to eight games (12 points; five goals, seven assists). He continues to pad his career point mark. Nyquist has 68 points, including 46 assists, in 74 games. Not bad for a 34-year-old. Don't expect him to replicate that next season -- there are too many factors against him. But right now, hot is hot.

Nyquist scored a power-play goal on six shots and went minus-5 in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Nyquist has four goals and six assists during his seven-game point streak, but the tally was about the only good thing about his performance Thursday. The 34-year-old winger is up to 66 points (20 on the power play), 141 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 73 contests overall. Nyquist remains on the top line and first power-play unit, riding his chemistry with Filip Forsberg to a career year.