Arvidsson returns vs. Bruins following 12-game absence

Viktor Arvidsson is back in action.

The Nashville Predators forward returned to the lineup against the Boston Bruins on Saturday after missing the club's last 12 games with a lower-body injury, the team announced.

Arvidsson suffered the injury Nov. 23 against the St. Louis Blues when defenseman Robert Bortuzzo landed a pair of cross-checks to the Swede's lower back. Bortuzzo was assessed a four-game suspension.

The 26-year-old marksman has been the Predators' most consistent scorer, leading the club in goals during each of the previous three campaigns. Nashville posted a record of 6-3-3 in his absence.

Through 22 games this season, Arvidsson has recorded six goals and 15 points while logging an average of 17:13 of ice time per contest.