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Nashville Predators: Who Will Lead the 2019-20 Team in Points?

By Chad Minton

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Viktor Arvidsson #33 celebrates his goal with Filip Forsberg #9 and Mattias Ekholm #14 of the Nashville Predators against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena on October 23, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Viktor Arvidsson #33 celebrates his goal with Filip Forsberg #9 and Mattias Ekholm #14 of the Nashville Predators against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena on October 23, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Viktor Arvidsson

The season the Nashville Predators went to the Stanley Cup was the same season Arvidsson tied with Ryan Johansen for the team lead in points with 61. Significantly short of the franchise record of 85, but was a solid season nonetheless for the 23-year-old at the time.

There’s no doubt in my mind that Arvidsson would’ve led the team in points and came very close to the franchise record last season if he doesn’t miss so many games. He played in just 58 games and still managed 48 points and 34 goals. His assists numbers were way down at just 14, and I believe that total will go up considerably in 2019-20.

I also expect Arvidsson to be in the running with Matt Duchene and Forsberg to set a new franchise record for goals in a season at 34. That record will not stand very much longer, and it’s hard to believe it’s still that low of a total. It shows that the Predators have been a balanced team for a long time. They’ve never had to rely on one or two superstars to carry them to successful seasons.

However, this season the Predators offense will come alive and be one of the most productive in the NHL. Arvdisson is going to be one of the top scorers, barring any lengthy injuries, and will set a new career high in points in a season. That still might not be enough to lead the team.

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