It seemed like a while since the Nashville Predators were on the ice, because, well, it was. After going more than a full week since their last game, the Preds returned to action Friday for a back-to-back set that made up the entirety of the schedule for this week.
With a win at Florida after a four-goal outburst in the third period, the fellas returned to Smashville for a Saturday-night tilt with the Dallas Stars, who are playing well as of late and hovering above the cutoff for a playoff spot.
Jordin Tootoo celebrated his birthday in Nashville and held the ceremonial puck drop prior to the game.