Nashville Predators @ Minnesota Wild Preview: Central Division Showdown

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsIt has been a nice little break for the Nashville Predators. After three days off (and two straight losses) the Predators look to get back on track and in the win column.

These two teams have been nearly identical this season, as far as the standings go. Both of them are 7-2-2 overall, and 6-2-2 in their last ten games played. This game, along with all the Central Division games, will be crucial in the already tight division.

The Wild have been a solid team all year so far. They are getting balanced scoring throughout the lineup, and are winning the tough games so far. The only loss that is in question is the 4-1 beating by the Ducks. But let's be…