Paajarvi played 12 minutes, 49 seconds and registered three shots on goal in his return, including a great chance in the third period that was denied by Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne.
“(I just need to) simplify everything, really,” Paajarvi said before the game. “Try some early changes and maybe get a bump or two. If I get a hit, that’s the big thing. It’s going to be rusty for sure, but just deal with it and it’ll be fine, I think.”
Paajarvi returned on a line with Paul Stastny and Vladimir Tarasenko.
“I love playing with them.