Granlund scored a power-play goal on three shots, served four PIM and went minus-3 in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund tied the game at 1-1 with his first-period tally. The Finn has gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games, but he had gone five outings without a point before that. The 28-year-old is up to four goals, nine points, 33 shots on net and six PIM through 16 appearances.

Granlund posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund earned the secondary helper on Filip Forsberg's third-period tally. The 28-year-old Granlund hasn't stood out on the scoresheet much -- he has eight points, 30 shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in 15 contests. His assist Tuesday was just his second power-play point of the year.

Granlund fired five shots on goal and saw 18:31 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets, but failed to crack the scoresheet for the fifth straight game.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund has just seven points in 14 games this season, centering the Preds' top line between Filip Forsberg and Viktor Arvidsson. Overall, Granlund has been a huge disappointment for Preds fans and fantasy owners alike since coming over from Minnesota at the trade deadline two seasons ago. Clearly, the team needs more from their top center if they are going to compete with the top teams in the NHL's Central Division this season.

Granlund scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to Tampa Bay. He also provided a pair of hits.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund jammed home a loose puck in front of the net to pull Nashville to within 4-2 at 5:41 of the third period. The 28-year-old was held without a point in the season opener, but has since hit the scoresheet in four of the last five games (three goals, two assists).

Granlund scored a goal and added an assist with five shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund sent the game into overtime when his howitzer of a one-timer from the left circle tied the game just over 11 minutes into the third period. Granlund later set up Roman Josi's goal in the extra session, giving him three points (two goals, one assist) in the last two games. The 28-year-old is finding his game quickly -- his five shots were a season high -- after missing the first three contests of the year.

Granlund had four shots on goal and two blocked shots in 17:51 during Friday's 7-0 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund saw plenty of ice time in his season debut, but neither he nor his Predators teammates were able to solve Stars goalie Anton Khudobin in the lopsided loss. The 28-year-old Granlund should continue to see top-six minutes going forward. He had 30 points in 63 games for the Predators last year, his lowest output since he had eight points in 27 outings as a rookie in 2012-13.

Granlund (undisclosed) will make his season debut Friday against the Stars, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund missed the entirety of training camp and the Predators' first three games of the campaign due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, but he was able to get a full practice in Thursday, so he should be close to 100 percent Friday. The 28-year-old Finn will skate on Nashville's second line and second power-play unit against Dallas.

Granlund was removed from the league's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund missed the team's entire training camp and first three games due to the league's protocols, but he could return as early as Friday's game against Dallas. The 28-year-old will still need to be added to the roster from the non-roster injured reserve, but once he's officially back with the team, he's expected to handle a middle-six role. Granlund's status for Friday's game should become clear before puck drop.

Granlund (COVID-19 protocols) returned to practice Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund missed the entirety of training camp and Nashville's first three games of the season due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, so he'll need at least a few practices to get up to speed, but the 28-year-old Finn should make his season debut sooner rather than later. Granlund will likely slot into a middle-six role whenever the Predators feel he's ready to rock.

According to general manager David Poile, Granlund is close to completing the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, and he could return to practice with the main group this weekend, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes has been postponed "out of an abuncance of caution" related to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, and Granlund isn't expected to be available for Friday's matchup with Dallas, but if he's able to get a full practice in Saturday, he could make his season debut Sunday against the Stars. The 28-year-old Finn picked up 17 goals and 30 points in 63 games with Nashville last campaign.