Vrana scored a goal on four shots and added four PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana put the Predators ahead 2-1 with a goal at 13:51 of the first period, and that stood as the game-winner. The 29-year-old played in eight of Nashville's last nine games, earning two points and nine shots on net in that span. He produced nine goals, five assists, 47 shots on net, 19 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 39 appearances between the Predators and the Capitals this season. He'll be a free agent this summer, but he may have to settle for a two-way contract to stay in North America after playing with four different teams over the last three years.

Vrana logged an assist in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana has been in the lineup for the last two games due to injuries keeping Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) and Colton Sissons (lower body) out. The 29-year-old Vrana was scratched for six of the seven contests prior to this newfound chance to play. The winger has produced 13 points, 39 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 33 appearances between the Predators and the Capitals this season. Since his role isn't particularly secure, Vrana is a poor option for most fantasy managers who need forward depth.

Vrana scored a power-play goal on four shots in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The tally was Vrana's first goal in three outings with the Predators since he was claimed off waivers from the Capitals. The 29-year-old has largely held onto a bottom-six role, though he may be pressured for playing time once Zachary L'Heureux (upper body) is ready to return from injured reserve. Vrana has eight goals, 12 points, 34 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-6 rating over 29 appearances in 2024-25.

Vrana was picked up off waivers by the Predators on Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana appeared in just 26 games for the Capitals this season but was decently productive when he could break into the lineup. In those outings, the 29-year-old winger managed seven goals and four helpers, including three power-play points. Minutes shouldn't be as hard to come by for Vrana in the Music City, with Ozzy Wiesblatt in danger of being sent back to the minors to make way for Vrana.

Vrana was put on waivers by Washington on Wednesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana has seven goals and 11 points across 26 outings with the Capitals in 2024-25. He hasn't played for AHL Hershey this campaign, but that's presumably where Vrana will be sent if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Vrana suited up and logged a shot on goal and a hit in 9:22 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana was in the lineup to cover for the absence of Tom Wilson (illness). Wilson is expected to play Saturday versus the Lightning, which likely means Vrana will be back in the press box unless another forward is unavailable. His appearance Thursday ended a stretch of 18 straight games as a healthy scratch. Vrana has 11 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-6 rating across 26 outings with the Capitals, but if the team upgrades its forward depth at the trade deadline, he could be shipped out in a trade or waived to save cap space. In any case, it's unlikely he becomes a regular in the lineup down the stretch.

Vrana has played in just two of 11 contests for the Capitals in January after sitting out Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals are 9-0-3 over their last 12 games, so it makes sense that head coach Spencer Carbery would stick with a winning lineup. Vrana has 11 points over 25 appearances this season, but there's no telling when his next chance to play will be. Ethen Frank has taken over Vrana's spot on the third line and doesn't appear likely to give it up any time soon.

Vrana scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana scored for the third game in a row, and his last two tallies have come on the power play. While that was the Capitals' lone goal of Monday's contest, Vrana is doing his part to stay in the lineup after a long stretch of being scratched. The winger has seven goals, four assists, 24 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 21 appearances, five points better than what he produced in the same number of games with the Blues in 2023-24.

Vrana scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games. He's in the lineup because Lars Eller (illness) is on injured reserve, and Vrana has made the most of his opportunity after being scratched for 10 games between Nov. 23 and Dec. 14. The winger is at six goals, 10 points, 22 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-5 rating through 20 appearances this season.

Vrana scored a goal on his only shot in Friday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana put Washington up 2-0 at 16:11 of the middle frame by ripping one past Pyotr Kochetkov's glove side. The marker snapped a four-game goal drought for Vrana. The 28-year-old is filling a third-line role, but he saw only 6:48 of ice time in Friday's win. Vrana has made the most of his opportunities, as he's provided five goals and four assists while averaging 9:59 of ice time through 19 appearances.