Fisher rejoins Predators at practice, questionable for Final
Posted May 25, 2017 7:00 am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Predators captain Mike Fisher said Thursday he feels a lot better and his goal is to be available during the Stanley Cup Final that begins next week.
Fisher skated for the first time with his teammates since being injured May 18 late in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. He took a knee from Anaheim defenseman Josh Manson off the right side of his head and hasn't played since.
The Predators will play either Ottawa or Pittsburgh. Game 1 of the final is Monday night.
Coach Peter Laviolette says getting a player back on the ice always is a positive sign but declined to comment on Fisher's status.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher, front, skates during practice at the team's NHL hockey facility Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Fisher did not play in the final two games of the Western Conference finals against the Anaheim Ducks after suffering a head injury in Game 4. Predators general manager David Poile said Wednesday there's "a real good chance" Fisher could return in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on May 29. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros, of Finland, signs autographs for fans after practice at the team's NHL hockey facility Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons, left, jokes with left wing Cody McLeod during practice at their NHL hockey facility Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, takes a drink during practice at the team's NHL hockey facility Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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