Several NHL prospects impressed in Thursday’s SHL action, led by Predators forward Felix Nilsson, Devils center Gustav Hillström, and Ducks goalie Damian Clara.

The Nashville Predators lost 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 17. Sebastian Aho led all skaters with three points.

There's reason to believe the Nashville Predators have turned around their season. But also reason to not get too excited.

Brady Martin, the Nashville Predators' top prospect, accounted for both of Team Canada's goals in a pre-tournament victory over Sweden.

NASHVILLE – Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday. Jackson Blake had a goal and an assist, and Andrei Svechnikov had two assists for the Hurricanes (22-9-2), who have won five straight games. Pyotr Kochetkov made 25 saves.

The Nashville Predators announced that Sheila Crisp, wife of former broadcaster Terry Crisp, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 82.

Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday’s 4-1 win over the Predators.

The Nashville Predators visit the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Dec. 15. The Predators lost 4-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 13, falling victim to the NHL's points leader in Nathan MacKinnon. Nashville (12-15-4, 28 points) remains in eighth place in the Central Division.