Nashville Predators: How the Western Conference will be won

Wild Card

We have gone through the divisions and set six spots. Two remain with four teams in play. Of those teams, Anaheim has the more favorable schedule. After a four-game road trip, their next four are at home. That is when they face their toughest opponents as well. Their road trip is against teams out of the playoffs, while home games are versus teams fighting for their playoff hopes.

Colorado has two games against the Blackhawks remaining, as well as Detroit and St. Louis. Dallas may have the most demanding as six games are on the road, but Boston, Philadelphia, and Minnesota all visit. Furthermore, Dallas is 3-3-4 in their last 10 games. The losses include Ottawa and Montreal on the road and Ottawa at home. You want to play your best hockey at the end of the season and Dallas as not.

Wild Cards: Colorado, Anaheim