Wilson (lower body) returned to practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marked the first time Wilson has practiced with his teammates since he sustained a lower-body injury on Jan. 9. While Wednesday's development is certainly encouraging, the former first-round pick will likely need to log several more full practices before returning to the Predator's lineup. Wilson's return to game action will be signaled by his activation from injured reserve.

Wilson (lower body) was on the ice before practice Monday, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first time Wilson has been noted to have skated since being ruled out last Jan. 9 with a lower-body issue. His next step in the recovery process involves rejoining his teammates at practice, which should indicate when he's close to returning to the lineup.

Wilson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Predators on Wednesday, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson's placement on injured reserve will be retroactive to Jan. 8, allowing him to return as soon as Saturday against the Wild. The Predators still have plenty of depth at forward for the time being, and should provide further updates on the winger's status as he closes in on a return to the lineup.

Wilson (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's tilt with Chicago, Adam Vingan of the Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson will miss Tuesday's contest as he continues recovery from his lower-body injury. His next chance to return to the ice will come Thursday when Nashville plays at Winnipeg.

Wilson (lower body) was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, leaving his availability for the evening contest against the Blackhawks in doubt, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson was unable to practice Monday, which doesn't help his chances of lacing up just one day later. In fact, it's rare for a player to miss morning skate and still dress for a game that same day. The 26-year-old winger, with 16 points in 32 games this season, is likely to be evaluated during warmups to determine if he's fit to play Tuesday.

Wilson (lower body) did not practice Monday, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson missed Saturday's contest with a lower-body issue that doesn't have a definitive cause. No update was provided on his status following practice, but Tuesday's morning skate should provide a bit more clarity.

Wilson (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Coyotes, Adam Vingan of the Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's uncertain when or how the injury occurred, but Wilson is being listed as merely day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game in Chicago. With Austin Watson also sitting Saturday, Cody Hodgson and Viktor Arvidsson will slot back into the rotation against Arizona.

Wilson scored the game-tying goal late in the third period Tuesday against the Blues, his fifth point in the last four games.

EDGE Analysis

Although the Preds would eventually lose this game 4-3 in overtime, credit Wilson for keeping his team alive and giving them a chance to win. After a disastrous start that saw him score just a single goal in the first two months of the season, Wilson is finally starting to show signs of being the 20-goal, 40-point player the Preds thought they had when they signed him to new four-year contract during the offseason. We need to see more of the same from Wilson before we can start recommending him on a regular basis, but he's certainly heading in the right direction.

Wilson scored his second goal of the season, dished out two assists and was a plus-4 in Monday's win over the Habs.

EDGE Analysis

A big offensive breakthrough for Wilson, who had just two assists in his previous 12 games and hadn't scored since Oct.22 vs. Anaheim. While it's good to see him explode for a big night, he's fired just four shots on goal in his last three outings and is stuck on two goals on the year. His second-line role and 12 points in 29 games make him valuable in some deeper formats, but Wilson has just been too inconsistent to be trusted in shallower formats this year.

Wilson (lower body) will return to action Thursday against the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson has missed the Predators' last four games with a lower-body issue, but told reporters Wednesday that he has been feeling better of late, which was the first indication he might be available for Thursday's tilt. The 26-year-old winger is expected to skate alongside Colton Sissons and Cody Hodgson on Nashville's third line in Thursday's contest.