It was hardly pretty, but the Nashville Predators took back home ice advantage with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings this afternoon at Joe Louis Arena.

Just as in Game One, the team which generated more scoring chances came up the loser, we had double-digit penalties, and the Predators still can't seem to score on the power play.

Gabriel Bourque scored twice in his playoff debut, with Paul Gaustad getting the opening goal and five other players notching an assist each.

The Nashville Predators capped off their best regular season since 2006-2007 in style, trouncing the Colorado Avalanche 6-1, with Craig Smith leading the offensive charge with a goal and two assists.

The Preds have assured themselves at worst a 5th-place finish, meaning they don't have to worry about a 1st-round playoff matchup with the Pacific Division winner, and the associated travel burden that such a series brings.

The Nashville Predators earned two big points in their campaign for 4th place in the West by taking a shootout decision over Minnesota, 2-1.

After falling behind 4-0 in the second period, the Nashville Predators made a spirited comeback to tie the game in the 3rd, before giving up a goal to Brent Seabrook to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 5-4 win.

The Predators beat the Red Wings, leapfrogging them in the standings.

The St. Louis Blues' smothering defense lived up to its billing tonight, as the Nashville Predators couldn't get one past Brian Elliott, despite ample rebound opportunities presenting themselves.

This time, the Nashville Predators put on a show for the nationwide audience on NBC Sports, thumping the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 as six different goal-scorers chipped in.