Predators' Nick Perbix: Slated to play

Perbix (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Perbix is set to be included in a seven-defensemen lineup that will allow the Predators to manage his minutes if he's not quite up to speed. He missed the previous three games. The 27-year-old has four points and a minus-11 rating over 25 outings this season.