Predators' Luke Schenn: Gets on scoresheet with assist
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Schenn posted an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.
The helper was Schenn's 200th career point, which isn't bad considering his role as a physical shutdown defenseman. He ended a 27-game point drought with the assist, which was just his second point through 33 contests. Schenn has done his usual work elsewhere, contributing 128 hits, 46 blocked shots, 27 PIM and 41 shots on net while occupying a bottom-four role.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Not generating offense
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Schenn was held without a point for the 16th straight game in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Schenn isn't known for putting up big numbers on offense, so this drought isn't too surprising. He's still been an elite hitter so far, as his 79 hits through 21 contests are tied for fifth-most in the league. Schenn has added a goal, 29 blocked shots, 22 PIM, 21 shots on net and a minus-7 rating in a bottom-four role.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Scores in Saturday's loss
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Schenn scored a goal in a 5-2 loss to Detroit on Saturday.
Schenn opened the scoring at the 8:48 mark of the first period. He added two shots on net, two blocked shots and two hits in 15:17 of ice time. Schenn has one point through five appearances this season.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Good to go Friday
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Schenn (illness) will play Friday in Game 6 against Vancouver, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
Schenn will return after missing Game 5 on Tuesday. The veteran blueliner has averaged 15:03 of ice time with 12 hits through four games this series. He'll skate in a second-pairing role Friday.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Remains day-to-day
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Schenn (illness) is considered day-to-day ahead of Game 6 against the Canucks on Friday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Schenn's status may not be determined until closer to puck drop Friday but the Preds recalled Kevin Gravel from AHL Milwaukee just in case. The 34-year-old Schenn isn't exactly an offensive dynamo considering he is goalless in his last 31 contests during which he generated a lone helper.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Out due to illness
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Schenn (illness) will miss Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Canucks.
Schenn was a surprise scratch before warmups, and this explains why. Tyson Barrie will enter the lineup in a bottom-four role to cover for Schenn's absence. If the Predators lose Tuesday, Schenn will have to wait until next season to play again.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Racking up hits
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Schenn had a shot on goal and six hits in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Red Wings.
Schenn still doesn't score much -- he has just six points on the season and hasn't cracked the scoresheet in 16 games. However, he's a pretty good source of peripheral stats with 168 hits (good for fifth on the team) and 63 blocked shots (sixth), along with a plus-3 rating. Just don't expect Schenn to come anywhere near the 22 points he posted last season.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Finally bags elusive first goal
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Schenn notched his first goal of the sesaon in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blues.
Schenn's first season in Nashville has been largely forgettable, especially since he's spent most of it sidelined with a lower-body injury. He has just six points in 36 games, which will make it tough for him to match the 22 points he recorded last season, split between the Canucks and Maple Leafs. Schenn's currently skating on the Preds' second defensive pairing alongside Ryan McDonagh.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Logs assist in win
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Schenn managed an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Stars.
Schenn has three helpers over his last five contests, but that's about as good as it gets for him on offense. The 34-year-old has held down a steady bottom-four role this season when healthy. He's managed four assists, 21 shots on net, 58 hits, 26 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 21 appearances. Barring a significant uptick in offense, Schenn is best left off most fantasy rosters.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Rare helper in Friday's loss
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Schenn recorded an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
Schenn has been a consistent presence in the Preds' lineup since returning from a lower-body injury in late November. He's skated in 16 of 17 games since then, but has only two helpers to his credit. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as he hasn't been much of a scorer historically. Schenn, who continues to skate mainly on the third pairing, has 20 blocked shots and 48 hits through 17 appearances this season.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Available to return
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Schenn (lower body) will be an option to return to the lineup Sunday against Winnipeg, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports. According to the NHL's media site, he has been activated from injured reserve.
Schenn is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's contest. Schenn, who hasn't played since Opening Night, could replace Spencer Stastney in the lineup.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Skates Monday
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Schenn (lower body) isn't ready to return to the lineup yet despite taking part in Nashville's morning skate Monday. Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Schenn will miss his 16th consecutive contest Monday against Colorado, but he finally appears to be making some progress. He is still listed on injured reserve.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Not close to return
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Per Predators' insider Alex Daugherty, Nashville coach Andrew Brunette said Thursday that Schenn (lower body) is still "a ways away" from returning to action.
Schenn was injured Opening Night and remains on injured reserve. The defenseman had four hits in 15:11 of action against the Lightning. Schenn recorded four goals and 22 points in 70 games last season, split between Vancouver and Toronto.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Moved to IR
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Schenn (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to CapFriendly.
Schenn last played Oct. 10, so he's eligible to be activated whenever he's healthy. The Predators announced Wednesday that he would miss four-to-six weeks. Schenn had four goals and 22 points in 70 contests between Vancouver and Toronto last season.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Out at least four weeks
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The Predators announced Wednesday that Schenn (lower body) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.
Schenn, who recorded four hits and a blocked shot in 15:11 of ice time during Nashville's season opener, has already missed three straight contests due to the injury. When he's healthy, Schenn should serve on the third pairing. During Schenn's extended absence, Dante Fabbro will likely play regularly.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Won't play Tuesday
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Schenn (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Edmonton, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.
Schenn, who will miss a third straight game, posted four hits and one blocked shot in 15:11 of ice time against Tampa Bay on Opening Night prior to getting injured. It's unclear when he will be available to return.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Out again Saturday
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Schenn (lower body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Bruins, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Schenn missed Thursday's game as well. With the 33-year-old out of action, Dante Fabbro continues to see time alongside Roman Josi. Schenn's next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Oilers.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Missing Thursday's contest
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Schenn (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Kraken.
Schenn levied four hits and added a blocked shot in 15:11 of ice time in Tuesday's game versus the Lightning. There was no report of an injury at the time. Look for Dante Fabbro to enter the lineup in a third-pairing role while Schenn is out of action.
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Predators' Luke Schenn: Signing with Nashville
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Schenn signed a three-year deal with the Predators on Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
The deal is expected to carry an AAV of $2.75 million. The 33-year-old Schenn tied his career high with 22 points (four goals, 18 assists) in 70 games last season between Vancouver and Toronto. With some uncertainty on Nashville's blue line, Schenn should get the chance to compete for a top-four spot.
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Maple Leafs' Luke Schenn: Big hitter in Game 4 OT win
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Schenn had a game-high 10 hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 4. The Maple Leafs lead the series 3-1.
Schenn has been a strong presence on the Leafs' blue line all series long. While he has no points, he's recorded 22 hits, seven blocks and four shots in four games. More importantly, Schenn has been a ballast for partner Morgan Rielly as he jumps up into the play.
