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Nashville Predators’ struggles continue while other make moves

By Corey Francis

(Photo by Francois Laplante/NHLI via Getty Images)
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ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 27: Nashville Predators leftwing Pontus Aberg (46) and St. Louis Blues leftwing Alexander Steen (20) play a loose puck during a NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues on December 27, 2017, at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO. Nashville won, 2-1. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 27: Nashville Predators leftwing Pontus Aberg (46) and St. Louis Blues leftwing Alexander Steen (20) play a loose puck during a NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues on December 27, 2017, at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO. Nashville won, 2-1. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Battle for #5 and #6

#6: St. Louis Blues

Previous Ranking: #5

Record Last Week: 0-2-1

The Blues had a tough week. After taking a 3-0 lead into the third period, the Blues lost to the Predators in overtime, 4-3. That game was sandwiched between a loss to the suddenly hot Pittsburgh Penguins and the Dallas Stars. The Blues now sit seven points back in the Central Division and hold the top wild-card spot.

#5: San Jose Sharks

Previous Rankings: #6

Record Last Week: 3-1

The Sharks are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Wins in that stretch include over Columbus, Carolina, Anaheim and Dallas. And, what is most impressive is they’re doing this without their leader in Joe Thornton. Can they keep their playoff hopes alive? Their next four games are on the road against the Blues, Predators, Blackhawks, and Wild. It could be an interesting week.

OTTAWA, ON – FEBRUARY 08: Nashville Predators Defenceman P.K. Subban (76) smiles and laughs during warm-up before National Hockey League action between the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators on February 8, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OTTAWA, ON – FEBRUARY 08: Nashville Predators Defenceman P.K. Subban (76) smiles and laughs during warm-up before National Hockey League action between the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators on February 8, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Tight race at the top

#4: Dallas Stars

Previous Ranking: #4

Record Last Week: 1-2-0

It feels like the Stars have come out of nowhere. Honestly, they have been in it all year. Now they are putting together a great stretch of games, and sit third in the Central. After winning five straight, the Stars fell to the Canucks and Sharks last week, outscored 11-2 in those games. Ben Bishop was in-goal for both games.

#3: Nashville Predators

Previous Ranking: #2

Record Last Week: 2-2-0

We documented the struggles of the Nashville Predators earlier. Their slump is interesting, and most of their ineffectiveness is from execution. However, there have been too many lapses in focus leading to those moments of poor execution. And, can we please find another way to work on a power play?

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