Preds’ Michael McCarron back from player assistance program

By The Associated Press

FILE -Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) battles for the puck with Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville forward Michael McCarron is available to the Predators after entering the player assistance program of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association. The NHL and NHL Players' Association made the announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark Humphrey]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville forward Michael McCarron is available to the Predators after entering the player assistance program of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced Wednesday that McCarron returned after receiving care through the joint player assistance program. McCarron still will have access to any needed follow-up care as needed. The 27-year-old McCarron entered the program Dec. 11 without the league and union specifying the reason. He played in 15 games with one goal and an assist this season.