Wednesday's Dump & Chase: Pride and the Playoff Hunt
#Smashville wins big on Pride Night, the Flames fall to Chicago and Peter Laviolette and the Capitals are out of the playoffs. All that and more in today's links!
Nashville Predators News
Recap: Weary Preds eke out win against Vegas | On The Forecheck
With the eyes of, well, everybody on Nashville on Hockey is for Everyone night, the Predators got off to a hot start, and once again relied on goaltending to keep them alive. Cody Glass got his revenge against his former team with OT game winner, and Kate has your recap of the action.
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FINAL: Preds Defeat Golden Knights 3-2 in Overtime | Nashville Predators
The result sees Nashville move to 39-30-8 on the season and just three points out of playoff contention. Here's the story from the team.
Behind the Threads: Preds Pride Night Jerseys Inspired by Love, Inclusion | Nashville Predators
Great story from Zach Gilchriest on the origins of last night's warmup jerseys that the team voted unanimously to wear prior to the game. Hear the great story from local artist Landon Matney who designed the sweaters that were auctioned off last night.
Renegades of Puck - Episode 721 - NSH vs VGK
The fellas recap the 3-2 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and Bryan provides another playoff picture update - with Nashville winning and Calgary losing, Nashville's playoff chances sit at 11%.
Beyond the Box Score - Nashville 3, Vegas 2 (OT)
You can also see the full, interactive versions of these charts by visiting the link here - Tableau: Bryan Bastin - 04-04-23 Nashville vs Vegas
The Playoff Hunt - Playoff Rivals and Opponents
Hurricanes recover for OT win against Senators, keep pace in Metro | NHL.com
Nashville's next opponent, the Hurricanes, were able to pull off an overtime win over the Ottawa Senators. The Canes will come to Bridgestone Arena Thursday night with 109 points in the standings with five games left. It's not going to be easy.
Winnipeg Jets Practice Notebook - Preparing for the Flames | NHL.com
There's a MASSIVE game tomorrow that impacts the 8th wild card race, as Calgary has to shake off a loss tonight to Chicago and visits Winnipeg in a game that could shut the lid on the Flames' playoff hopes.
Kraken win, pad wild card lead | NHL.com
Seattle has an almost iron-like grip on the 1st Western wild card spot with 92 points (3 more than Winnipeg) and 6 games remaining. Nashville has very little chance of beating Seattle in the standings, but it's a good idea to watch out in case Seattle has a hilariously timed meltdown. But it's not likely
Avalanche clinch playoff berth in OT victory against Sharks | NHL.com
Colorado now has 98 points, and have clinched a playoff spot. For Predators fans, all that means is that Nashville can't pass Colorado in the standings. That means that Nashville is officially eliminated from finishing 3rd in the Central Division. All that leaves is the two wild card spots.
Around the NHL
Capitals eliminated, hampered by injuries to Backstrom, others | NHL.com
With Florida's win over Buffalo last night, the Washington Capitals and former Nashville head coach Peter Laviolette were eliminated from the playoffs after an eight-year streak. Injuries have played a big part in the season, but from what I've been hearing, the Caps may be getting ready to move on Laviolette - and it's probably the right idea.
Aston-Reese scores twice in Maple Leafs win against Blue Jackets | NHL.com
Toronto keeps pace in the Atlantic and has a nice lead on Tampa Bay for the 2nd seed in the division.
Panthers defeat Sabres, move into tie for 1st wild card in East | NHL.com
The Panthers have now won 4 straight and now sit tied for the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mercer gets 1st hat trick, Devils cruise past Penguins | NHL.com
Dawson Mercer has that dawg in him, and along with Dougie Hamilton and Nico Hischier, the Devils move to just three points behind the Hurricanes. Even better though? The win knocked the Penguins out of a playoff spot - ironically also sitting at 86 points.
Husso makes 24 saves, Red Wings shut out Canadiens | NHL.com
Montreal has been bad all season, but Detroit started the year with some hope. Unfortunately, they also sit 8 points out of a playoff spot in a highly competitive conference.
