Back at it:
Two members of the Predators organization returned to the ice Friday following lengthy injury rehabilitations.
Right wing Scottie Upshall, who had been sidelined since injuring a groin Nov. 15, was in the lineup for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. Upshall had two shots on goal and posted a zero plus-minus rating in a 4-1 loss to Rochester.
Goaltender Pekka Rinne, who hadn't played all season after undergoing shoulder surgery during training camp, made his first appearance for Milwaukee. He surrendered four first-period goals and stopped 16 of 20 shots overall.
Rinne didn't play on Saturday, but Upshall picked up an assist in the Admirals' 3-2 win over the Toronto Marlies.
Upshall is scheduled to rejoin the Predators in Chicago on Jan. 26, when Nashville plays its first game following the NHL all-star break.
"They're both really good prospects for us,'' Predators Coach Barry Trotz said. "Upshall has a lot of versatility and speed and we expect Pekka to be a top goaltender in this league. But we know they're both going to have a little bit of rust."