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Nashville Predators’ Five Most Awesome Moments From This Season

By Rich Howe

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 24: The Nashville Predators logo hangs over the ice prior to a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Bridgestone Arena on September 24, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators won 4-3. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 24: The Nashville Predators logo hangs over the ice prior to a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Bridgestone Arena on September 24, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators won 4-3. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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Long-awaited return of Ryan Ellis

The Winter Classic moment provides a perfect segue to the next big moment of 2019-20 for the Nashville Predators.

February 21st saw the return of Ryan Ellis after missing 20 games due to injury. It was an overtime loss to Chicago, but he quickly picked things back up, racking up eight points in the next four games.

Here’s what Ellis had to say about his first game back, per the Predators official website:

"“I thought I played fine out there tonight, not as effectively offensively. New system I’m trying to learn on the fly. [I] really just wanted to be responsible defensively and limit the chances I give up and chip in when I can.”"

Ellis was still trying to get caught up with new Head Coach John Hynes’ new system as he took the helm shortly after Ellis was injured in the Winter Classic.

We won’t rehash the disgraceful incident that happened to Ellis in the Winter Classic. Or will we? I’m looking at you, Corey Perry.

The team and fans alike celebrated Ellis’ return. He was definitely missed during his time away. I firmly believe his return and tenacious gameplay contributed to the resurgence that has helped the Predators get back on track.

When you lose a dynamic defenseman like Ellis, it’s going to send your lineup into some shuffling. The defense struggled badly while Ellis was out, as did the power play.

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