Fiala picked up two goals on 18 shots in 10 games with the Predators. The 20-year-old, former 11th overall pick (2014) has not developed the way the Predators have hoped, so he returns to Milwaukee, where he had 50 points (18G / 32A) in 66 games last year. Pontus Aberg has been recalled to replace Fiala.
Fiala, 19, was the 11th overall pick in 2014. He was expected to start the year in Nashville but was demoted to Milwaukee, where he has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 34 games. He is expected to make his season debut on Thursday on the top line with James Neal and Ryan Johansen.
Fiala, 18, had 11 goals and nine assists (20 points) in 33 games with Milwaukee this season. The 2014 11th overall pick did not have a point in his NHL debut on March 24th.
Fiala was a minus-1 while playing 11:25 in the only game he played in during his recall. His return to the minors suggests that Matt Cullen will be back in the lineup on Saturday.