The Nashville Predators may be on the outside looking in as of now, but if they end up creeping into the playoffs then Nick Bonino will be major reason why.
Bonino’s numbers don’t jump off the page by any means, but he’s providing an unquestionable boost to the third line. He’s led the most consistent line combination for the Predators through the first half of the season.
Who would’ve thought that not too long ago Bonino would be leading the team in goals? Filip Forsberg has since passed him up by one goal. Bonino could still end up being the team’s leader in goals when the season comes to an end.