Carrier Sidelined 2-4 Weeks

Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier heads to IR for 2-4 weeks, leaving a gap in their blue line at the worst possible time with the playoff push heating up. Carrier's steady minutes and penalty-kill reliability make this a tough blow for a team that's leaned on depth to stay competitive. Front offices around the league take note as Nashville eyes internal options or a trade to plug the hole before the deadline buzz intensifies.