4 years agoNashville Predators center Ryan Johansen will return to the lineup on Thursday after being removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list. He takes up a spot as a third-line center between Nick Cousins and Viktor Arvidsson. Nashville also has Brad Richardson (upper body) back in the lineup for the first time since Jan. 30. Johansen has been off his game at the start of the year, as he's gone goalless in 14 appearances and has only five points and 22 shots. The 28-year-old gets two more games this week after Thursday, so maybe he can pick up some momentum now.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBaller
Source: Brooks Bratten