Trotz said Hornqvist is doubtful for Detroit
Hornqvist was a late scratch for last night's game. He has 17 goals and 29 points in 55 games.
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Patric Hornqvist News
It's just been put out, Hornqvist out with an upper body injury for tonight's game.
No word on the extent of this injury. He has 17 goals and 29 points in 55 games.
Hot Streak
Though Hornqvist’s goal streak ended on Wednesday, he extended his point streak to seven games. In that span, he has 11 points.
Hornqvist is still available in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Hot Streak
Patrick Hornqvist now has a three-game goal streak for the #Preds.
He's on pace for 25 goals which could be expected from the former 30-goal scorer.
Hornqvist didn't practice.
Despite getting moved back onto a scoring line, Hornqvist still appears day-to-day. The Preds' sniper has no points and a minus-3 rating through seven games.
Line Change
To start out with, Nashville Coach Barry Trotz said Cal O’Reilly and Patric Hornqvist were nicked up and bruised but “should be good for tomorrow.” They didn’t practice today at Rogers Arena.
Stay tuned for a further update prior to tomorrow's game.
Line Change
Scratches: Niclas Bergfors
Hornqvist draws in on the fourth line. Adjust your lineup accordingly.
“I get better and better every day. We’ll see what the coaches think,” Hornqvist said.
Hornqvist said he would skate in warmups.
If Hornqvist plays tonight, it will likely be on the fourth line. Stay tuned for a further update on the sniper.
Line Change
Patric Hornqvist is not skating. Nashville’s morning skates are always optional so this may not be a big deal.
Hornqvist played sparingly in the team's last game. Look for today to just be a bit of maintenance before drawing in tonight.
“It feels OK, not bad, getting better and better,” Hornqvist said. “(We’ll) see if they think I’m ready or not. That’s up to the doctor and coaches to tell me.”
If Hornqvist can't play tonight, look for Niclas Bergfors to stay in the lineup. Stay tuned for a further update prior to tonight's game.
Hornqvist out
Hornqvist is officially out tonight with Niclas Bergfors replacing him on the second line. Last season, he scored 21 goals and 48 goals over 79 points. He likely at least scores 20 goals over a full season.
Also, Patric Hornqvist isn’t practicing during today’s morning skate. Yesterday, Nashville’s coach Barry Trotz said Hornqvist was a game-time decision with a “lower-body” injury.
Not practicing today indicates Hornqvist probably won't play tonight. Last season, he scored 21 goals and 48 goals over 79 points. He likely at least scores 20 goals over a full season.
Hornqvist is a game-time decision (lower body)
Hornqvist could join Martin Erat and Mike Fisher in the press box for the team's home opener. Should he miss tomorrow's game, look for the team to recall a forward from Milwaukee -- most notably WJHC hero Gabriel Bourque.