Shattenkirk will return from his two-game suspension Thursday against the Predators, CSN Mid-Atlantic's Tarik El-Bashir reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Shattenkirk back in the mix, Nate Schmidt is in line to be the odd man out Thursday. Prior to being handed his suspension, Shattenkirk -- the Caps' marquee acquisition in advance of the NHL trade deadline--- had recorded assists in four straight games.