Watson (upper body) is expected to play Thursday against the Ducks, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson was held out of Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning with an upper-body injury, but appears poised to return to the Preds' lineup for Thursday's tilt against Anaheim. The 24-year-old forward has tallied one goal in three games with Nashville this season, and will likely return to a bottom-six role if he is indeed able to suit up Thursday against the Ducks.