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Monday’s Dump and Chase: Monday Grind

Tonight’s game is in Buffalo. The Predators are still grinding away, seeking points for that home-ice advantage and possibly some banners.

By Rachel K

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The Tennessean

The Predators face Buffalo tonight at 6 pm. It’s been two days since we watched Nashville hockey. They return to the Bridge later in the week for a tilt against Toronto.

In the meantime, here’s some links for your Monday morning.

Nashville Predators News

NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Nashville Predators keep winning, look to improve
The Preds are doing many great things, but they are always looking for ways to improve. I would definitely look to improve the power play.

Predators mailbag: Does Pekka Rinne deserve NHL MVP consideration?
Here's a Predators mailbag from The Tennessean. Pekka Rinne for Vezina AND Hart?

Housley sees Predators as model for Sabres
Good guy and former assistant coach Phil Housley is leading the rebuild in Buffalo.

Thirst for the Cup: Predators | NHL.com
Here's the official Preds' #ThirstForTheCup video.

Around the League

MacKinnon powers Avalanche past Red Wings
Nathan MacKinnon is having one heck of a season. I said on Friday that if Colorado makes the playoffs, MacKinnon will be leading the charge.

NHL - Weekly Reader - Evgeni Malkin is the most underappreciated superstar, plus Jersey Fouls, Bruce Prichard, puck headlines and more
A weekly reminder that ESPN drinks the Penguins kool-aid. The jersey foul section is great, though.

Goalie interference among topics on agenda at GM meetings - Sportsnet.ca
It's far past time to have this conversation.

Karlsson's hat trick helps VGK beat Flames - Article - TSN
Meanwhile, Vegas has fallen off a bit. Key players are injured, but they're still good.

Blues Vladimir Tarasenko sidelined by upper-body injury - Sportsnet.ca
St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko has been ruled for their game at Chicago due to an upper-body injury. This is tough luck for St. Louis in their fight for a wild card spot.

Impassioned speech from youth hockey player lauded by Berard
If you haven't seen this kid yet, you've missed out. This kid is the embodiment of what hockey gives us: teamwork, passion, espirit de corps, and an absolute love of the sport.

Milwaukee Admirals News

Powerless; Admirals Lose 3-2 to Reign – Admirals Roundtable
The Admirals took a road trip out west. Several good things came from the trip, but they're still struggling to put forth a string of wins.

Have a great week, folks!