Predators' Neal expected to play Monday vs. Blue Jackets
Christopher Hanewinckel / USA Today
The Nashville Predators are expected to welcome back James Neal for Monday's road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Neal, who ranks second on the team with 11 goals, missed Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild with an illness. The winger was warming up with the third line during the team's pregame skate, according to Jeremy Gover of 102.5 The Game.
Neal will look to help the surging Predators win for the fifth time in their last six games.