Nashville Predators: 10 Games In, 5 Burning Questions We Have

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Kyle Turris #8 of the Nashville Predators prepares for a face-off against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena on October 24, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Kyle Turris #8 of the Nashville Predators prepares for a face-off against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena on October 24, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Kyle Turris #8 of the Nashville Predators skates with the puck against Deryk Engelland #5 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 15, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Predators defeated the Golden Knights 5-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Predators’ ridiculous goal pace

The Predators are piling up the goals through ten games. They just shattered a franchise record of most goals through ten games. Three different teams had 35 goals, but this year’s Predators have 42 goals. The Predators are also leading the league in goal for per game, just ahead of the Colorado Avalanche, the team they’re currently chasing in the division.

It’s hard to say if the Predators can keep this pace up, but honestly I don’t see why they can’t. They’ve maintained this great pace without Forsberg for the last four games. Their depth is starting to come alive with players like Colton Sissons, Kyle Turris and even some fourth line guys. Imagine what will happen if Viktor Arvidsson, Matt Duchene and Forsberg start hitting on all cylinders again.

I believe the Predators are an easy lock to finish in the top-five of the league in total goals by season’s end. Can they finish at the very top and also carry this into the playoffs? I’m feeling very confident that they can. They’ll hit their minor slumps like every team does, but it won’t last long This offense is legit and gives the Predators a chance at making a comeback against anyone.