Nashville Predators: Power Rankings show fight for playoff position

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: The Nashville Predators starting line hold hands with Children's Hospital patients during the National Anthem on Hockey Fights Cancer night prior an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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Wild Card hopefuls

#8 – Colorado Avalanche

Last Week’s Ranking: NR

Last Week: 1-0-3

Don’t look now, but the Avalanche are starting to make some noise. While they only won one game last week, they earned points in all found matches. That is their trend of late, going 5-1-4 in the last 10 games. The 14 points pushed them into the second Wild Card spot, but are just one point ahead of Los Angeles. Nathan MacKinnon is leading the charge and showing the world how good he really is on the ice.

#7 – Dallas Stars

Last Week’s Ranking: #5

Last Week: 1-2-1

It wasn’t necessarily a bad week for the Stars, but it wasn’t great. Going up against three potential playoff teams is never a walk in the park. But, losing to Ottawa on home ice is not a great look. In four games, the Stars scored five goals. They gave up nine. Their once potent offensive play is starting to fade, and so are the Stars. With a record of 4-4-2 in their last 10, Dallas has dropped into the first Wild Card spot.

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