Tonight the Nashville Predators (44-22-5) return home to Bridgestone Arena and face the Los Angeles Kings (23-30-6). This is the second time these teams play this season, with the Predators winning the first contest on November 17th, 5-3.
Despite their poor form over the past month, the Predators sit only one point behind the Winnipeg Jets for first in the Central Division. The Jets may have two games in hand, but claiming the division crown is still a realistic goal for the Predators. Therefore, even though tonight’s game is against the worst team in the Western Conference, there is still plenty on the line for the Nashville Predators.