Predators' Mike Fisher: Ready to rock for Game 1

Fisher (undisclosed) has been cleared to play Monday night's Game 1 against the Penguins, the Tennessean reports.

Analysis:

When speaking to the media about his injury Sunday, the captain heavily implied in his rhetoric that he was ready to go and would not miss Monday's contest. Coach Peter Laviolette backed the sentiment up by saying that all players on the trip would be available. Fisher and teammate Craig Smith (undisclosed) are both in Pittsburgh, so it would be a serious surprise at this point if either of them is ruled out due to injury.