Few regular season games hold the importance witnessed last night. Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman’s attendance prove such a statement. While the opponent was not one the Nashville Predators will see in the playoffs, victory over the Edmonton Oilers meant more than just another two points. Winning game number 63 pulled the Predators even with the Vegas Golden Knights in games but ahead in points. It pushed the lead in the Central Division to six points. All valid reasons.
But, there are two other reasons the win was important. First, it establishes David Poile as the winningest General Manager in the history of the NHL.