The Nashville Predators have activated defenseman Justin Barron from injured reserve, restoring their defensive core to full health. Barron, 24, missed 16 games due to a lower-body injury sustained on November 16 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, during which he had recorded four assists in 19 games. Despite his lackluster offensive performance, Barron has shown strong metrics, but his return to the lineup is uncertain due to the solid play of Nick Blankenburg and Adam Wilsby. The Predators are currently 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, boosting their playoff hopes in the Western Conference.
