Predators' Wilson to return from month-long absence vs. Capitals

Nashville Predators forward Colin Wilson (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve, and will return to action Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

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Wilson, who has missed the Predators' last 12 games with a lower-body injury, is expected to slot back into the lineup as a bottom-six forward against Washington. The former first-round pick has tallied 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 36 games this season.