Forward will need protection for his face; Goc will miss at least one game More

Veteran forward has five goals in the last two games, one more than in the first 40 contests combined More

Francis Bouillon not expected to play Tuesday at Phoenix; Shane O'Brien returns from suspension More

Nashville forward creates two-man advantage, which leads to critical goal in 3-0 victory over Phoenix More

For the first time in his career, Predators' goaltender is sub-.500 this late in a season More

Smooth skating defenseman's improved sense of timing creates odd-man rushes. More

Nashville led after each of the first two periods before defense faltered again. More

Barry Trotz sees 31-year-old forward as an example of how a player can extend his career. More

Marcel Goc, Francis Bouillon and Jordin Tootoo all participate and will leave with team on upcoming road trip. More

Seven of this season's eight games -- the last seven -- have been decided by a single goal. More