Gaustad (upper body) was not on the ice for pregame warmups Friday, indicating he won't play against the Flyers, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gaustad exited Wednesday's game earl because of the injury, and it appears it will cost him Friday's game at a minimum as well. Colton Sissons was on the ice and appears the likely candidate to draw into the lineup in his place, but the Predators also had seven defensemen on the ice for warmups, so it's also possible they will go that route. Gaustad's next chance to return will come Saturday against the Sabres.