Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Tallies again in loss
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Marchessault scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Mammoth.
Marchessault has scored in back-to-back games. It remains to be seen if this will turn into a sustained run of offense -- the winger remains in a third-line role at even strength. He's produced nine goals, three assists, 69 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-19 rating across 32 outings this season.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Contributes goal in comeback win
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Marchessault scored a goal on five shots and added four hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Senators.
This was Marchessault's first point in three games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him 14 contests. The 35-year-old has slotted onto the third line, so as not to disrupt a fairly strong top six. Marchessault is now at eight goals, 11 points, 67 shots on net, 45 hits and a minus-20 rating through 31 appearances this season, which is likely to be his worst since 2015-16, when he was just breaking into the NHL.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Removed from IR
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Marchessault (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Following a 14-game absence, Marchessault appears to be available to return to the lineup. He has contributed seven goals, 10 points, 60 shots on net and 30 hits across 28 appearances this season.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Surfaces on IR
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Marchessault (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Marchessault will miss his 13th straight game against Edmonton on Tuesday. It remains unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Marchessault has generated seven goals, 10 points, 60 shots on net and 30 hits across 28 appearances this season.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Remains sidelined
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Marchessault (lower body) will not suit up for Sunday's home matchup against the Capitals, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Marchessault will miss his 12th game in a row Sunday. The Minnesota native's next opportunity to get back into the lineup is against the Oilers on Tuesday.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Remains unavailable
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Marchessault (lower body) won't play against Chicago on Saturday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Despite being considered day-to-day, Marchessault will miss his 11th straight game, and it remains unclear when he will be ready to return. He has contributed seven goals, 10 points, 60 shots on net and 38 hits in 28 outings this season.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Not playing Thursday
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Marchessault (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Islanders, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports.
Marchessault will miss his 10th straight game after returning to Nashville ahead of the team when his recovery stalled out during the recently completed seven-game road trip. It's unclear when Marchessault will be able to return. The Predators have a back-to-back up next with games against the Blackhawks on Saturday and the Capitals on Sunday.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Still sidelined
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Marchessault (lower body) will not return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Oilers, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Marchessault's recovery from the injury appears to have stalled out. This will be his ninth straight absence, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to get back in the lineup.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Remains out Saturday
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Marchessault (lower body) isn't expected to play Saturday in Calgary, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Marchessault hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 17. He has seven goals and 10 points in 28 appearances in 2025-26. When Marchessault is healthy, he'll likely serve in a top-six capacity and receive a role on the power play.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Out again Thursday
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Marchessault (lower body) won't play versus the Kraken on Wednesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Marchessault is set for his seventh straight game. The 35-year-old winger is still considered day-to-day, but it's not yet clear if he's close to returning. His next chance to play is Saturday in Calgary.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Unavailable Wednesday
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Marchessault (lower body) won't play against Vegas on Wednesday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Marchessault remains day-to-day and will miss his sixth straight game. He has struggled offensively this season, producing only seven goals and 10 points in 28 appearances. He also has 60 shots on net and 38 hits.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Still out of lineup
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Marchessault (lower body) will remain sidelined for Monday's road game against the Mammoth, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Marchessault will miss his fifth straight game Monday. It's unclear if he's close to returning to the lineup, but his next opportunity to suit up will be in Vegas on Wednesday.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Remains unavailable
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Marchessault (lower body) will miss his fourth straight game Saturday in St. Louis. per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Marchessault was injured Dec. 17 against Carolina. He has seven goals and three assists in 28 games this season. Marchessault's name has surfaced in trade rumors, but with the Predators on a hot streak, that talk could subside.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Out again Tuesday
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Marchessault (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Wild, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.
Marchessault will miss his third straight game due to the injury. The 34-year-old will have the holiday break to heal up before the Predators continue their road trip Saturday in St. Louis.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Remains sidelined
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Marchessault (lower body) isn't available for Sunday's home matchup versus the Rangers, per Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey.
Marchessault also sat out Saturday's 5-3 win over Toronto. The right-shot winger is considered day-to-day at this time. His next chance to suit up will be in Minnesota on Tuesday.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Won't play Saturday
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Marchessault (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Toronto, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Marchessault suffered the injury during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Carolina. He has seven goals and 10 points in 28 outings this year. Tyson Jost will draw into the lineup due to Marchessault's absence.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Officially labeled day-to-day
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Marchessault (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's clash with the Maple Leafs, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Marchessault logged just 5:27 of ice time before being forced to exit Wednesday's matchup with the Hurricanes due to his lower-body injury. With a back-to-back against the Leafs and Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, it may be an all-or-nothing situation for the veteran winger, even though he was classified as day-to-day.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Exits Wednesday's contest
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Marchessault sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's game versus the Hurricanes.
Marchessault was ruled out for the remainder of the game prior to the third period. The exact nature and severity of his injury are unknown at this time. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs, pending further information from the team.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Strikes on power play in loss
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Marchessault scored a power-play goal on four shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Marchessault has three goals, including two with the man advantage, over his last six games. He went 10 outings without a goal prior to a two-game absence for a lower-body injury. The 34-year-old winger is still having a disappointing campaign with seven goals, 10 points, 58 shots on net, 37 hits and a minus-18 rating through 26 appearances.
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Predators' Jonathan Marchessault: Power-play goal in shootout win
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Marchessault scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Avalanche.
Marchessault has two goals over his last four games. This was his first power-play point since Nov. 1 versus the Flames. For the season, the 34-year-old winger is at six goals, three helpers, 54 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-14 rating across 24 appearances. Marchessault is in a middle-six role, but he's a risky fantasy option until his offense becomes steadier.
