Nashville Predators
Injury Report 2025-26
Full Nashville Predators injury report for the 2025-26 NHL season. Player status, injury comment, and estimated return dates — updated daily.
Nashville Predators Injury Report — 14 Players
| Player | Pos | Status | Comment | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Dvorak | C | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Owen Tippett | RW | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Sean Durzi | D | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 19 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 12: Romanov (shoulder) will miss the final two games of the regular season, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Sunday. | Sep 15 |
| Brett Pesce | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 13: ir-lt | Sep 15 |
| Derek Forbort | D | Injured Reserve | Oct 28: Forbort (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday. | Sep 15 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | Injured Reserve | Apr 15: Palmieri (knee) told reporters Wednesday that he should be ready to go for the start of training camp, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. | Sep 15 |
| Matt Rempe | C | Injured Reserve | Mar 23: Rempe (thumb) probably won't be ready to return before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic on Monday. | Sep 15 |
| Nick Jensen | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 14: Head coach Travis Green said Tuesday that Jensen (knee) is a long shot to play again this year, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. | Sep 15 |
| Pierre Engvall | LW | Injured Reserve | Mar 12: Engvall (ankle) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com. | Sep 15 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | Injured Reserve | Jan 21: Abols' injury is a fractured right ankle, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Wednesday. | Apr 18 |
| Semyon Varlamov | G | Injured Reserve | Apr 19: Varlamov (knee) has been returned from his conditioning role with AHL Bridgeport, per the AHL transaction log. | Sep 15 |
| Stefan Noesen | RW | Injured Reserve | Mar 22: Noesen (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Sunday. | Oct 15 |
| Zack MacEwen | RW | Injured Reserve | Jan 10: MacEwen had knee surgery and will be lost for the remainder of the season, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Saturday. | Sep 15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is injured on the Nashville Predators right now?
The Nashville Predators currently have 14 players on the injury report: Christian Dvorak (Day-To-Day), Owen Tippett (Day-To-Day), Sean Durzi (Day-To-Day), Alexander Romanov (Injured Reserve), Brett Pesce (Injured Reserve), Derek Forbort (Injured Reserve), Kyle Palmieri (Injured Reserve), Matt Rempe (Injured Reserve), Nick Jensen (Injured Reserve), Pierre Engvall (Injured Reserve), Rodrigo Abols (Injured Reserve), Semyon Varlamov (Injured Reserve), Stefan Noesen (Injured Reserve), Zack MacEwen (Injured Reserve). Full details are in the table above.
Which Nashville Predators players are out or on IR?
No Nashville Predators players are currently listed as Out or on IR.
What do injury designations mean for the Nashville Predators?
IR (Injured Reserve) means a player is ineligible to play for at least 7 days. IR-LTI (Long-Term Injured Reserve) means 24+ days and 10+ games missed — the team gets cap relief. "Out" means the player will not dress for an upcoming game. "Day-to-Day" means the status is evaluated each day. All Nashville Predators injury statuses are updated daily on SportBusy.
How does the Nashville Predators injury report affect fantasy hockey?
Injuries on the Nashville Predators directly impact fantasy value — when a top-line forward or starting goalie is out, their backup sees more ice time and becomes a pick-up target. Monitor the Nashville Predators roster alongside this injury report to identify who fills in. Status can change daily, so check before your lineup locks.
How does the Nashville Predators injury report affect NHL betting lines?
A key Nashville Predators player being listed as Out or on IR can shift the puck line, moneyline, and totals. When a starting goalie is ruled out, odds shift significantly. Books adjust lines once official designations are posted. Always verify the latest Nashville Predators injury report before betting on their games.
What conference is the Nashville Predators in?
The Nashville Predators compete in the Central Conference in the NHL.