Nashville Predators' Roman Josi late scratch vs Utah, out with upper-body injury

Nashville Predators' Roman Josi late scratch vs Utah, out with upper-body injury

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi was a late scratch against the Utah Mammoth on April 9.

After Josi took part in morning skate earlier in the day, and skated in warmups, the Predators announced just before puck drop that he would not play in the game. He is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Josi played only 15:31 in the Predators' 5-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on April 7. That included only two shifts in the third period, his last shift coming with 17:20 left in the game. It was not clear at the time whether Josi was held out due to an injury or because the Predators held a big lead.

Jordan Oesterle, who was recalled from Milwaukee on April 6, will replace Josi in the lineup. He had three goals, one assist in 13 games with Nashville last season.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Roman Josi #90 of Team Switzerland celebrates scoring a goal in the first period during the Men's Qualification Playoff match between Switzerland and Italy on day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on February 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is recognized with other players who are headed to the Winter Olympics before a game against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) reacts after his shot was deflected by St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) battles Ottawa Senators right wing Michael Amadio (22) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) fights for the puck with Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) chases after the puck with Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) gets up after a hard hit into the boards during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) hugs former Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber as Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) greets former general manager David Poile and former goaltender Pekka Rinne after a ceremonial puck drop at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with center Mark Jankowski (17) and center Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche center T.J. Tynan (9) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates past appreciative fans before their game against the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with center Gustav Nyquist (14) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 4, 2024.

March 9, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Trey Fix-Wolansky (64) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) scrap during the first period of a hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday at Nationwide Arena.

Referee Ian Walsh (29) separates Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period of the game between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) falls over the pile of New York Rangers players while trying to score during the third period of their game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Former Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, left, greets Predators defenseman Roman Josi, right, during the unveiling of Rinne’s statue at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot from Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Apr 28, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) checks Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 12, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) wait for a face off during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) leaves the ice after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning during the NHL Stadium Series game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Feb 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Central Division defender Cale Makar (left) of the Colorado Avalanche fist bumps Central Division defender Roman Josi (59) of the Nashville Predators during the 2022 NHL All-Star Game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) battles Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021.

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Warren Foegele (13) tries to shoot past Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, May 21, 2021.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with left wing Filip Forsberg (9) and center Ryan Johansen (92) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) disputes a call as he enters the penalty box late in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates onto the ice as the first star of the game after a win against the Arizona Coyotes at Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi watches warmups before the Tennessee Titans game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) battle for the puck during the third period of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

Predators hockey player and captain Roman Josi gives Craig Baugh a hug in the hallway of the Predators clubhouse at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Baugh has been with the Predators as a clubhouse assistant since they began the franchise.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) shoots the puck past San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) poses with a fan during the 2019 Gold Walk before the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) goes down in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) defending the net against a Dallas Stars shot during overtime of the divisional semifinal game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Monday, April 22, 2019.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates during warmups in front of fans at the glass before the divisional semifinal game against the Stars at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas., Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Central Division player Roman Josi (59) of the Nashville Predators and Patrick Kane (middle) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrate a goal against the Pacific Division in the 2019 NHL All Star Game in San Jose, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2019.

Central Division player Roman Josi (59) of the Nashville Predators in the premier passer competition in the 2019 NHL All Star Game skills competition at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2019.

Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) takes a shot from Oilers left wing Milan Lucic (27) and left wing Drake Caggiula (91) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) answer fan questions during the Player Gold Walk at the Bridestone Arena Walk of Fame Park in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) greets Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) after Game 7 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) tussles with Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) and defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period in Game 2 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

A shot by Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is blocked by Colorado Avalanche goaltender Andrew Hammond (35) as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) reaches in during the second period in game 5 of the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Friday, April 20, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) attacks into Colorado Avalanche goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) during the second period of game one of the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), goaltender Pekka Rinne (35), and center Ryan Johansen (92) pose with the Presidents' Trophy before a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) helps goalie Pekka Rinne (35) keep a Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) shot from making it into the goal during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn.

Andie Owen, 7, a Predators fan who is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, presents the puck to Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) before a game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017.

Defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Predators' Gold Walk on Lower Broadway on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Former captain Mike Fisher and current captain Roman Josi unveil the Western Conference Final banner before the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Roman Josi claps after being officially named the new captain of the Nashville Predators during a press conference Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Bridgestone Arena.

The Predators Roman Josi and teammates plant the sword at the 50 yard line at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) congratulates Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) after game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) moves the puck during the third period of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) tussle along the boards during the first period of Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Monday, June 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) helps Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stop a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the first period of game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal with center Filip Forsberg (9) during the second period of game 4 of their NHL Playoff series against the Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators defenseman Roman Josi reacts after being called for a tripping penalty on San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena on April 2, 2016.

Predators defenseman Roman Josi cannot stop the empty net shot by Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (not pictured) from going in during the third period at the American Airlines Center on March 29, 2016. The Stars defeated the Predators 5-2.

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Roman Josi #90 of Team Switzerland celebrates scoring a goal in the first period during the Men's Qualification Playoff match between Switzerland and Italy on day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on February 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Roman Josi #90 of Team Switzerland celebrates scoring a goal in the first period during the Men's Qualification Playoff match between Switzerland and Italy on day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on February 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is recognized with other players who are headed to the Winter Olympics before a game against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) reacts after his shot was deflected by St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) battles Ottawa Senators right wing Michael Amadio (22) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) fights for the puck with Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) chases after the puck with Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) gets up after a hard hit into the boards during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) hugs former Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber as Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) greets former general manager David Poile and former goaltender Pekka Rinne after a ceremonial puck drop at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with center Mark Jankowski (17) and center Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche center T.J. Tynan (9) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates past appreciative fans before their game against the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with center Gustav Nyquist (14) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 4, 2024.

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March 9, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Trey Fix-Wolansky (64) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) scrap during the first period of a hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday at Nationwide Arena.

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Referee Ian Walsh (29) separates Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period of the game between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) falls over the pile of New York Rangers players while trying to score during the third period of their game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

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Former Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, left, greets Predators defenseman Roman Josi, right, during the unveiling of Rinne’s statue at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 25, 2023.

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Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot from Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

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Apr 28, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) checks Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 12, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) wait for a face off during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) leaves the ice after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning during the NHL Stadium Series game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

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Feb 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Central Division defender Cale Makar (left) of the Colorado Avalanche fist bumps Central Division defender Roman Josi (59) of the Nashville Predators during the 2022 NHL All-Star Game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

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Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) battles Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021.

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Carolina Hurricanes left wing Warren Foegele (13) tries to shoot past Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, May 21, 2021.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with left wing Filip Forsberg (9) and center Ryan Johansen (92) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) disputes a call as he enters the penalty box late in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates onto the ice as the first star of the game after a win against the Arizona Coyotes at Bridgestone Arena.

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Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi watches warmups before the Tennessee Titans game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) battle for the puck during the third period of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

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Predators hockey player and captain Roman Josi gives Craig Baugh a hug in the hallway of the Predators clubhouse at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Baugh has been with the Predators as a clubhouse assistant since they began the franchise.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) shoots the puck past San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) poses with a fan during the 2019 Gold Walk before the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) goes down in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) defending the net against a Dallas Stars shot during overtime of the divisional semifinal game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Monday, April 22, 2019.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates during warmups in front of fans at the glass before the divisional semifinal game against the Stars at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas., Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

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Central Division player Roman Josi (59) of the Nashville Predators and Patrick Kane (middle) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrate a goal against the Pacific Division in the 2019 NHL All Star Game in San Jose, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2019.

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Central Division player Roman Josi (59) of the Nashville Predators in the premier passer competition in the 2019 NHL All Star Game skills competition at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2019.

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Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) takes a shot from Oilers left wing Milan Lucic (27) and left wing Drake Caggiula (91) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) answer fan questions during the Player Gold Walk at the Bridestone Arena Walk of Fame Park in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) greets Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) after Game 7 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) tussles with Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) and defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period in Game 2 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

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A shot by Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is blocked by Colorado Avalanche goaltender Andrew Hammond (35) as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) reaches in during the second period in game 5 of the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Friday, April 20, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) attacks into Colorado Avalanche goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) during the second period of game one of the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), goaltender Pekka Rinne (35), and center Ryan Johansen (92) pose with the Presidents' Trophy before a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) helps goalie Pekka Rinne (35) keep a Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) shot from making it into the goal during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Andie Owen, 7, a Predators fan who is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, presents the puck to Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) before a game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017.

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Defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Predators' Gold Walk on Lower Broadway on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

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Former captain Mike Fisher and current captain Roman Josi unveil the Western Conference Final banner before the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

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Roman Josi claps after being officially named the new captain of the Nashville Predators during a press conference Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Bridgestone Arena.

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The Predators Roman Josi and teammates plant the sword at the 50 yard line at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) congratulates Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) after game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) moves the puck during the third period of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) tussle along the boards during the first period of Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Monday, June 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) helps Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stop a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the first period of game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal with center Filip Forsberg (9) during the second period of game 4 of their NHL Playoff series against the Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Predators defenseman Roman Josi reacts after being called for a tripping penalty on San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena on April 2, 2016.

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Roman Josi, Nashville Predators defenseman and captain for NHL hockey team

Predators defenseman Roman Josi cannot stop the empty net shot by Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (not pictured) from going in during the third period at the American Airlines Center on March 29, 2016. The Stars defeated the Predators 5-2.

Nashville (37-31-10, 84 points) currently holds the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, but needs to keep winning to hold it. Los Angeles (83 points) has a game in hand on Nashville and could pass the Predators if both teams win out.

The Predators have a 43% chance of making the playoffs according to Money Puck, but those chances don't factor in injuries. If Josi is out for any length of time, their playoff outlook is grim. The Predators' captain leads the defense with 13 goals and 41 assists in 66 games.

Josi missed 12 games earlier in the season with an upper-body injury. It is unknown whether this injury is related.

Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex atjdaugherty@gannett.com. Follow Alex on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @alexdaugherty1. Also check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Predators' Roman Josi late scratch vs Utah, out with upper-body injury