Ellis was held off the scoresheet for the third time in four games in Friday's 7-0 blowout loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

True, Ellis hasn't done much so far this season. However, the Preds are only averaging 2.5 goals scored per game (which ranks them 23rd out of 31 teams in that category), so his teammates haven't done much either. In the meantime, Ellis plays on the team's top defensive pairing opposite Roman Josi, leads the team in average TOI (23:58) and has the second-most shots on goal (17), so something's got to give sooner or later. Bottom line, keep him in your fantasy lineups for now -- he's too good for this cold streak to last much longer.

Ellis picked up two assists during Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Qualifier.

EDGE Analysis

He was a big factor in the game even getting to OT, as Ellis recorded the primary assist on the Nashville goals that tied things up at 2-2 and 3-3, but he couldn't find a third helper before the team was bounced from the playoffs. The 29-year-old blueliner only played 49 regular-season games this season but still managed 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists), potentially setting him up for a big 2020-21 campaign if he can stay healthy.

Ellis scored a goal on five shots and added a pair of blocks Sunday in a 4-3 loss to the Coyotes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis found the net with a one-timer from the point in the opening minute of the third period, pulling the Predators to within 4-2. It was one of his five shots in the game, which topped all defensemen. Ellis was his typical workhorse self, logging just over 26 minutes of ice time, including nearly 10 minutes of specialty teams duty. The 29-year-old had 38 points in 49 regular-season games and is a steady fantasy contributor in most categories.

Ellis has eight goals, 38 points and a plus-16 rating in 49 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Despite missing 20 games in the middle of the season, Ellis is right in the neighborhood of the career-high 41 points he scored last season. The 29-year-old blueliner has now scored at least 30 points in five straight seasons. If the NHL decides to resume the 2019-20 campaign, Ellis will have a good chance at setting a new career best in points.

Ellis scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

His second-period snapshot from along the boards was the only shot to beat Ben Bishop on the afternoon, but it was all the offense Juuse Saros would need. Ellis has been making up for lost time since returning from a concussion in late February, scoring two goals and nine points in his last eight games.

Ellis delivered two assists in a 3-2 loss to the Avalanche on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis is on a four-game, eight-point scoring streak that includes seven assists. He has 36 points in 44 games this season and he should best his career mark of 41 set last year (82 games). The growth in Ellis' game seems real.

Ellis produced three assists and four shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis had a hand in both of Mikael Granlund's goals as well as a primary assist on a Roman Josi strike in the third period. Since his return from a concussion, Ellis has a goal and five helpers in four games. The 29-year-old is up to 34 points, 103 shots, 78 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating in 43 contests. He's still got time to match last year's career-high 41-point output.

Ellis scored a power-play goal and assisted on another in a 3-2 win over Ottawa on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis' seventh goal of the year tied the game 5:17 into the second period, and just over four minutes later he assisted on Viktor Arvidsson's go-ahead goal with the man advantage. Ellis has three points and seven shots on goal in his last two games and now has 31 points in 42 contests on the year. It's the fifth straight season in which he's topped the 30-point plateau.

Ellis will join the lineup for Friday's game against the Blackhawks, Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis' activation off injured reserve was already a pretty clear indicator that he would be dressing Friday, but now any doubt can be put to bed. Ellis will aim to scrape off some of the rust Friday against the Blackhawks after more than a month on the sidelines and still has a shot at surpassing his career-high 41 points posted a season ago with a strong second half.

Ellis (concussion) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Friday's game against the Blackhawks, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Based on comments made Thursday by coach John Hynes stating Ellis could return to action Friday, his activation should essentially work as confirmation that the blueliner will be in the lineup. Ellis tallied 28 points over the first 39 contests and will aim to knock the month-plus of sideline rust off Friday in Chicago.