Sergei Kostitsyn News

Kostitsyn turned the puck over in the Predators last game and instead of hustling back on defense he opted to make a line-change and allow the Oilers to go in on a 2-on-1 which ultimately led to a goal. Coach Trotz obviously was not impressed by this, making Kostitsyn a healthy scratch tonight. Taylor Beck will make his NHL debut tonight in the place of Kostitsyn.

With Kostitsyn back, coach Barry Trotz said forward Zach Boychuk will be out.

Kostitsyn gets back into the lineup for the first time since November 29th. The Bellarussian forward registered only three points in the month of November -- all assists and in the same game.

Certainly doesn't sound like Kostitsyn will play tonight or within the next week. Keep an eye on the sniping scorer's status.

Kostitsyn will miss his fifth game this season. Since returning from his first injury, the scoring winger only registered three assists in 11 games. Even worse, those three assists were all over one game.

Kostitsyn moves down to the third line for tomorrow's game. If you take away a three-assist game, Kostitysyn has no points over seven games.

Kostitsyn returns from a lower-body injury and should play a prominent role in tonight's lineup. Through 10 games the Bellarussian scored three goals and eight points. Start him if you got him...

Both players will be a game-time decision tonight so check back for a further update. Considering most rosters will be frozen by 7PM EST, it may be a better option to bench both skaters.

Both players are highly unlikely to play tomorrow considering they did not participate in line rushes. Stay tuned for a further update.

Kostitsyn scored three goals and eight points through his first nine before the injury. Since then he has only played one game in which he was rendered ineffective with no shots or points.

Kostitsyn draws back in on the second line after missing last game with an injury. See updated Preds lines - http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/lines/29/nashville-predators

Kostitsyn is scheduled to miss his second consecutive game. Before his injury he scored three goals and eight points over nine games. With Nick Spaling and now Mike Fisher both injured, the Preds could use a quick return from their scoring winger.

Kostitsyn is scheduled to miss his second consecutive game. Before his injury he scored three goals and eight points over nine games. With Nick Spaling and now Mike Fisher both injured, the Preds could use a quick return from their scoring winger.

With Kostitysn out, look for Martin Erat to take his slot on the powerplay and at even strength.

Kostitsyn is listed as questionable for tonight's game. Through his first nine games this season, the BellaRussian scored three goals and eight points.

Sounds like coach Barry Trotz is loading up his top scoring line due to the various injuries. Through his first three games the talented Bellarussian holds three assists with a minus-1 rating. Look for him to approach his totals of last season of 23 goals and 57 points.

Fresh off a 23-goal, 50-point campaign, Kostitsyn is a go-to scorer on the Preds. Expect him to at least hit those totals in his second full season under coach Barry Trotz.

Kostitsyn looks to improve on his breakout season of last season where he scored 23 goals and 50 points. He should be able to match that production with the team keeping most of his frequent linemates. Feel free to draft in deeper leagues.