The end of the season is often the most challenging time for any team. Several teams are fighting for their postseason lives, attempting to play the aggressor in every game. Those who are not in the playoff hunt often want to play spoiler to their opponents or bring up young talent to evaluate. For the Nashville Predators, who are atop the NHL, they are taking the best shot of every team they play. While they lost three consecutive games, the Predators are still considered a favorite to win the Western Conference.
Many fans are starting to open the covering to the panic button, but there is no need to be too concerned.