Hartnell (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and took part in line rushes during morning skate, indicating he'll return to the lineup for Wednesday's matchup versus the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

While technically a game-time decision, look for Hartnell to return and assume a spot on the fourth line. He missed a month's worth of games with his ailment, so it's no surprise to see the gritty Canadian being eased back into the fold. The veteran winger has posted four goals and three assists against a poor minus-8 rating through 16 games this season.

Hartnell (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Vancouver on Wednesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hartnell took part in line rushes at the game-day skate, slotting into the fourth line, which seems a decent indication he will be ready to go against the Canucks. If the winger is indeed given the all-clear, it will make the end of a 13-game stint on the sideline. When he is in the lineup, the veteran has notched seven points, 20 PIM and a minus-8 rating. If returning to action, Hartnell will need to be activated off injured reserve prior to puck drop.

Hartnell (lower body) skated with his teammates Tuesday, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

One of the league's grittier offensive producers, Hartnell remains on injured reserve, and there's little doubt that he'll miss his eighth straight game Tuesday. He's added four goals, three helpers and four power-play points through 16 contests this season.

Hartnell will be sidelined 3-to-5 weeks due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran forward has been solid as a power-play specialist for Nashville this season, notching two goals and two assists on the man advantage in 16 games, so the Predators will need to find a suitable replacement for the duration of his absence. Hartnell, who has totaled four goals and three assists this campaign, could be on the shelf until mid-December.

Hartnell is "out right now" with a lower-body injury according to head coach Pete Laviolette.

EDGE Analysis

Hartnell left Saturday's game with what was then an undisclosed injury. Now we know a little more about what's bothering him, and being declared "out right now" also makes it sound likely that Hartnell will miss Tuesday's game against the Capitals.

Hartnell left Saturday's shootout win over the Penguins in the first period due to an undisclosed injury and did not return, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

When questioned about Hartnell after the game, coach Peter Laviolette was unable to provide any sort of update on the veteran forward's status. The 35-year-old has been seeing looks on Nashville's power-play unit throughout the season and had posted two points in the three games prior to Saturday's contest, so the Predators and some fantasy owners will be hoping that this mystery injury isn't a serious one.

Hartnell recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 OT win over the Kings. He saw ice time of 17:22 skating on the first line with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson.

EDGE Analysis

Hartnell now has seven points in 14 games, putting him on pace to eclipse the 37 points he scored last season with the Blue Jackets. He continues to boast significant fantasy upside, especially now that he's worked himself into a top-six role. Feel free to pluck him from your league's waiver wire if he's still available.

Hartnell (undisclosed) took part in Tuesday's optional skate after sitting out for a maintenance day Monday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hartnell appears to be ready to go against the Flames on Tuesday following a rest day. The winger has been held of the scoresheet in three straight outings in which he has fired a mere five shots on goal. For now, the veteran will likely remain on the power play, but if he doesn't start letting the puck fly with more frequency, he could get bounced by coach Peter Laviolette.

Hartnell was not in attendance at practice Monday, Thomas Willis of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team did not provide any specifics on why Hartnell was not at practice, which puts his status against Calgary on Tuesday up in the air. The winger has notched three goals and one assist in eight games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight contests. Pontus Aberg filled in for the veteran at practice and would likely slot into the lineup if Hartnell is unable to give it a go.

Hartnell potted two goals -- including a power-play tally -- in Tuesday's 6-5 home win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The Predators are giving the physical winger plenty of man-advantage ice time, as he's averaged 3:58 in that spot through the first three games. His shooting percentage of 33.3 percent is obviously unsustainable, but Hartnell's a tough one to sit while he's clicking offensively on the Preds' third line with Nick Bonino and Pontus Aberg.