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Joe Pavelski focusing on being healthy for Sharks' Stanley Cup playoff run originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com SAN JOSE – Sharks captain Joe Pavelski may not be quite ready to return to game action just yet, but a return could definitely be coming in the near future. Pavelski skated on Wednesday morning ahead of the rest of the team's practice and will accompany the Sharks on their two-game trip down to Southern California. While it isn't likely he'll play in the first game against the LA Kings, he said he feels better every day. Continue to Article

March 20, 2019 4:02:pm EST

The Nashville Predators have eyes on the Central Division title, even as they step out of their conference Thursday to host the Pittsburgh Penguins. Nashville (42-27-5, 89 points), which sits second in the Central, has won three straight games and is 5-2 since a loss March 1 to Winnipeg, the team the Predators are chasing for a division title. "To be honest, I think guys are just starting to work harder as a team," Nashville defenseman Ryan Ellis said. Continue to Article

March 20, 2019 4:01:pm EST

Wayne Simmonds scores his first goal with Predators originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com Wayne Simmonds had gone goalless in his first eight games with the Predators. Add on his final 16 games with the Flyers and Simmonds entered Tuesday night with just one goal over his last 24 games. However, anyone would tell you the Predators acquired Simmonds from the Flyers at the Feb. 25 trade deadline for much more than goals. Continue to Article

March 20, 2019 1:15:am EST

With the NHL standings so tight heading into the final stretch of the regular season, every team is looking for any advantage they can find to give them an edge over their opposition. For the Nashville Predators, a key signing this week may be the spark needed to finish off the season strong and make a deep playoff run. On Monday, the team held an official press conference to announce the signing of Asher Collier, a 3-year with cerebral palsy and short bowel syndrome, as reported by Robby Stanley of NHL.com. Continue to Article

March 19, 2019 7:39:pm EST

Take, for example, how the Nashville Predators' top line of Viktor Arvidsson, Ryan Johansen, and Filip Forsberg really isn't that far behind the best combinations in the NHL. If you merely look at season totals, you'll think reasonably highly of the trio, but maybe not fully absorb how dominant they've been. Johansen has 58 points, and that's reasonably reflective of his season, as he's played in 71 of 73 games. Continue to Article

March 19, 2019 4:29:pm EST