It appears Craig Smith's return to the Nashville Predators lineup may have been premature, as the forward has been ruled out for Game 1 against the San Jose Sharks.
Smith missed Games 4 and 5 of the opening round series versus the Anaheim Ducks with a lower-body injury, but returned for Games 6 and 7.
Predators forward Eric Nystrom replaces Smith in the starting lineup.
