What could have been a big night in Nashville turned into a big nightmare in a five-minute span in the second period.
The Sabres took full advantage of a major power play, scoring three times to hand the Preds a 5-3 loss.
Nashville (50-17-11, 111 points) could have clinched the Central Division had it won and Winnipeg lost in regulation. Buffalo (25-41-12, 62 points)
Jason Pominville put Buffalo on the board 43 seconds in, stuffing home a rebound on the first shift.
An early penalty to Kyle Okposo gave the Predators a power play opportunity and they converted as P.