P.K. Subban Injury: Updates on Predators Defenseman's Upper Body and Recovery

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban had been out since he was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury on Jan. 1. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Latest on Subban's Playing Status

Friday, Jan. 20

The Predators announced Subban has been activated off the injured reserve and is expected to play against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.

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Latest on Subban's Diagnosis

Saturday, Dec. 31

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Dec. 31 that Subban's injury was thought to be a herniated disk.

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Subban's Return Gives Predators Huge Boost

The 27-year-old came to Nashville this offseason in a trade for Shea Weber.

Subban had spent the first six years in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, going to two All-Star Games while winning the Norris Trophy in 2013 as the best defenseman in the league. He finished with at least 40 assists in each of the last three seasons, including 45 this past season.

Only five players at his position set up more goals in 2015-16.

The Canadiens surprisingly shipped the talented player to the Predators after Montreal's disappointing year as a team, although he appeared encouraged by the move.

"I'm just happy to be in a situation where I can excel and feel good about myself coming to the rink every day," Subban said in June, per the Canadian Press (via CBC Sports).

The veteran brings a consistent presence on the back line to a team that is already among the best in the league.