Simply looking at the records, it would seem to be an easy game for the Nashville Predators. The second best team in the Central against the worst team in all of the NHL. However, knowing Nashville lost in Arizona two weeks ago told a different story: any team can win on any night. And, with the Predators missing two of their three best scorers, all bet were off.
Because of injuries to Viktor Arvidsson and Filip Forsberg, the Predators were forced to adjust lines. For the first time this season, the Kevin Fiala was removed from the second line with Kyle Turris and Craig Smith, in favor of being on the top line.