Arvidsson out 4-6 weeks for Predators with lower-body injury

Forward injured against Blues on cross-check by Bortuzzo

VA preds

© John Russell/Getty Images

By NHL.com
@NHLdotcom

Viktor Arvidsson will be out 4-6 weeks for the Nashville Predators because of a lower-body injury.

Arvidsson was injured on a cross-check by St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo at 6:04 of the first period during Nashville's 4-2 win on Saturday. The forward remained in the game before leaving at 10:11 of the first.
Bortuzzo, who was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking, will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday.
Arvidsson has 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 22 games this season.
Nashville (10-9-3) hosts St. Louis at Bridgestone Arena on Monday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN+, FS-TN, FS-SW, NHL.TV).

Latest News

Vikings draft pick McCarthy receives phone call from Gretzky in middle of interview

Hertl eager for home playoff debut with Golden Knights in Game 3

3 Keys: Panthers at Lightning, Game 4 of Eastern 1st Round

3 Keys: Oilers at Kings, Game 3 of Western 1st Round

3 Keys: Jets at Avalanche, Game 3 of Western 1st Round

3 Keys: Hurricanes at Islanders, Game 4 of Eastern 1st Round

‘Draft Class’ podcast: Yegorov a goalie to watch at 2024 NHL Draft

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

Stanley Cup Playoffs postcard: Las Vegas

Nylander practices in full with Maple Leafs, questionable for Game 4

2024 NHL Draft Lottery set for May 7

3 Keys: Canucks at Predators, Game 3 of Western 1st Round

Panthers expect 'same difficulty level' going for sweep against Lightning

NHL EDGE stats: Golden Knights new-look power play

3 Keys: Rangers at Capitals, Game 3 of Eastern 1st Round

NHL matchups, odds to watch: April 26

Coyle putting up career numbers with Bruins now that he can train properly

Lundell steps up for Panthers in Game 3 with Bennett sidelined