23 Rocco Grimaldi RW

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Best Pred once again

Grimaldi has been great this series. This was his third goal of the postseason and it came on a pretty move that turned stud-rookie defender Miro Heiskanen inside-out. But for as good as Grimaldi has been, the rest of the Preds haven't. He leads Nashville in goals and sits second in team scoring with three points. No offense, but they just can't win with a fourth-liner as their best forward. However, Grimaldi's strong play has cemented his spot for 2019-20.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Good to go

Grimaldi didn't practice Friday as a precaution, but he was never in real danger of missing Saturday's pivotal contest. The 26-year-old pivot will slot into a bottom-six role for Game 5, skating with Brian Boyle and Kyle Turris on the Predators' fourth line.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Considered day-to-day

Grimaldi could be facing the prospect of heading up to the press box even if he is fully fit after Brian Boyle (abdomen) returned to practice, though Grimaldi's pair of postseason goals might be enough for him to hold his spot in the lineup. Saturday's game-day skate prior to Game 5 should shed some more light on the 25-year-old's status.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Scores in consecutive games

Grimaldi has scored in both games he's appeared in since returning from an upper-body injury. The winger had 13 points in 53 appearances in the regular season, while he'll see most of his minutes on the fourth line and doesn't warrant much fantasy attention.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Returns for Game 2

Grimaldi missed the series opener with an upper-body injury, but he'll take Brian Boyle's spot in the lineup for Game 2 after the veteran picked up an illness that will force him to sit.