Predators' Craig Smith: Does not return with illness

Smith did not return to Friday's game against the Red Wings after going to the locker room with an illness, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

Analysis:

A sickness has apparently been spreading around the Predators' locker room recently, Darren McFarland of 102.5 The Game reports, which would explain why teammate Ryan Johansen also left the game with illness. If the bug is to keep Smith out for an extended period, look for Viktor Arvidsson and Kevin Fiala to step up in his place.