Apr 15, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) send the puck wide against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially upon us, and as improbable as it may have seemed just two months ago, the Nashville Predators are here and ready to do battle.
The Predators are the heavy underdogs in this series. They made it to the postseason by the skin of their teeth and against the Carolina Hurricanes, who are a full-fledged contender.