NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- If the Nashville Predators wish November had another 30 days, it is understandable.
After a mediocre October left some questioning if last spring's run to the Stanley Cup Finals screamed fluke, Nashville enters a Thursday night home game against the Vancouver Canucks 10-2-1 in November, tying a franchise record for most points in the month.
The Predators have gone from being a .500 team to one that is 15-6-3 with points in 11 of the past 12 games. They are winning games in all sorts of ways, prevailing in shootouts, blowouts and defensive-minded contests.