Predators forward Eric Nystrom is expected to mi sa month of action because of a lower-bodyinjury he suffered in the teams 3-1 lo s to the Devils on Tuesday. Nystrom injured his left leg when he smashed into the boards. Nashville coach Peter Laviolette did not provide specifics about the injury when speaking with repoters Friday, but hedid say the forward would be sidelined for an extended period. MORE: | | Certainly (Nystrom Nellie Fox Jersey 's)role (on the fourth line and the penalty-kill unit)is important and he's handled it really well, Laviolette said, . That being said, it's an opportunity for somebody else to get valuable minutes, whoever that might be. Nystrom, 32, the son of Islanders legend Bob Nystrom, has seven goals and five a sists in 60 games this year. He is expected to return in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Predators, who are 41-18-7 this season and currently in first place in the Central Division, used Taylor Beck in place of Nystrom in Thursdays 4-3 lo s to the Islanders. Luis Robert Jr. Jersey