Predators versus Red Wings, Red Wings versus Blackhawks, Blackhawks versus Blue Jackets, Blue Jackets versus Predators. Something about seeing those matchups with the “divisional game” label just feels right, doesn’t it?
The O.G. Central matchups are front-and-center in the Nashville Predators’ 2021 schedule. The pandemic-shortened slate features 56 games, all against teams in the NHL’s newly-revamped Central Division. Those teams are the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning.