Cole Smith, a player for the Nashville Predators, was absent from the morning skate and warmups due to illness. Juuso Pärssinen replaced him in the lineup for the game. This is the second time Smith has missed a game this season.
Juuso Pärssinen is in the lineup for Cole Smith tonight. Smith did not skate this morning for the #Preds
This is the second game Cole Smith is missing due to an illness this season. He missed the #Preds game on 12/5/23 & was a scratch for rest back on 4/13.
Not seeing Cole Smith on the ice for the #Preds at the warmup. 7 D tonight?
Luke Schenn on the ice for warmups, as is Juuso Parssinen. Cole Smith is not.
To clarify. Cole Smith did not skate https://t.co/nJyMZFp9Pr
Cole Smith wasn’t on the ice for morning skate. Will find out more soon.