Turris' (lower body) expected return date has been pushed back to early February, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turris was being evaluated on a regular basis before the team decided to place him on IR on New Year's Day. A perennial power-play contributor, Turris will miss at least the next four games ahead of the All-Star break. Of course, he could be held out even longer given that GM David Poile is only "hopeful" that Turris and Miikka Salomaki (upper body) will return at the beginning of February.

Turris (lower body) has surfaced on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming the Predators make this move retroactive to Turris' last game, he'll be looking to return this Friday against the Red Wings. However, at this point, it's anyone's guess if the skilled center will be healthy enough to suit up for that road tilt. Nashville scooped Phil Di Giuseppe off waivers Tuesday, padding the team's depth at forward in case Turris can't give it a go.

Turris (lower body) didn't take the ice for warmups ahead of Monday's meeting with Washington and won't be in the lineup, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turris will miss his second game due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the center tallied a mere two points in his previous seven contests, but will have to wait a little longer to try and come out of his slump.

Turris was scratched from Saturday's home game against the Rangers due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

The Predators can't seem to catch a break regarding injuries to their proficient scoring forwards. Filip Forsberg (hand) has missed every game in December, Viktor Arvidsson (thumb) finally returned from a 21-game injury Thursday, and now Turris, another key power-play contributor -- is banged up. Turris should be considered day-to-day, at least until the team has a chance to evaluate him closer.

Playing in his first game since Nov. 23, Turris recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win versus Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

With his assist on Calle Jarnkrok's second-period goal Thursday, Turris now has 12 helpers to go along with five goals in 2018-19. He continues to be somewhat snake-bitten in the goal department but has offset that with solid assist production. Another positive from the game was Turris' involvement with Nashville's power-play, as the forward finished with 1:29 of PP time. If he stays healthy, Turris should continue to draw regular shifts with the man advantage.

Turris (upper body) will be in action versus Vancouver on Thursday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In order to clear space for Turris to be activated off injured reserve, the club sent Eeli Tolvanen down to AHL Milwaukee. The center figures to not only return to a second-line role, but also should retake his spot on the power play, where he is averaging 2:53 of ice time and tallied five of his 16 points this year.

Per general manager David Poile, Turris (upper body) could return to game action this week, Thomas Willis of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turris returned to practice Monday, albeit in a non-contact capacity, but it sounds like there's a still a chance he'll be cleared to play in time for Thursday's matchup with Vancouver. The Predators and fantasy owners will both hope that ends up being the case, as Turris has been pretty productive when healthy this season, notching five goals and 16 points in 23 appearances. Another update on the veteran forward's status should surface following Thursday's morning skate.

Turris (upper body) could be back in the lineup soon after telling Adam Vingan of The Athletic, "I'd say I'm pretty close."

EDGE Analysis

Turris took part in Monday's practice session sporting a non-contact sweater, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site, which means he likely won't be ready in time for Tuesday's matchup with Ottawa. The center -- who has missed the previous seven games -- should slot back into a second-line role once given the all-clear to play.

Turris (upper body) is not expected to return to the lineup during the team's upcoming two-game road trip, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined since Nov. 23, Turris is eligible to come off of injured reserve whenever he feels healthy enough to do so. However, coach Peter Laviolette's comments Thursday suggest that Turris isn't really in the conversation for the road trip, essentially ruling him out through Saturday's game against the Flames. The Predators will continue to roll with thin frontlines in the meantime, with Turris, Viktor Arvidsson (thumb) and Filip Forsberg (hand) all on the mend.

Turris (upper body) remains out of Saturday's lineup against Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

The minimum three games on injured reserve didn't offer Turris enough time to make his return. His next chance to suit up comes Monday against the Sabres, but he'll have to be taken off injured reserve first in order to do so.