Who could the Predators meet in the first round? Possible matchups, playoff outlook
The Nashville Predators have a 43% chance of making the playoffs with 4 games to play. Here's a look ahead at who they could face in the first round.
With four games to play, the Nashville Predators have a good chance to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a 5-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on April 7, the Predators (37-31-10, 84 points) jumped back into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, passing the Los Angeles Kings (83 points). According to Money Puck , the Predators now have a 43.
2% chance of making the playoffs and a 41. 3% chance of doing it via the second wild-card spot. They could inch closer to the first wild card with a win over the Utah Mammoth on April 9 (8 p.
m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network). But who could the Predators face in the first round if they make it?
And what's their best path? Here's a rundown of Nashville's playoff outlook. Most likely opponent: Colorado Avalanche Predators' season series vs Avalanche: 2-2-0 If the Predators finish in the second wild-card spot, they will face the Colorado Avalanche, who already have clinched the top seed in the Western Conference and will face WC2 in the first round.
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