Nashville Predators: Four Remaining Games to Circle on the Calendar
By Chad Minton
![Apr 1, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (3) celebrates his goal with center Ryan Johansen (92) and center Matt Duchene (95) during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Apr 1, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (3) celebrates his goal with center Ryan Johansen (92) and center Matt Duchene (95) during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e79f127fc040e076bb679d5f8617b1bb5688e3c99be147994ee68ae4142d5dff.jpg)
There’s just 14 games left for the Nashville Predators in their 2021-22 regular season campaign, and it’s been a wild ride up to this point.
Speaking of Wild, the Predators will next try to get off the schneid on Tuesday night when they take on the Minnesota Wild. A team that has just recently built a comfortable lead in the standings for a top-three spot in the Central Division.
The Predators have basically fallen into wildcard or bust territory after having a glimmer of hope for a third or second place finish. But recent bad trends with this Predators team has brought them back down to reality and clawing for one of the two wildcard spots.
Every game obviously matters greatly this late in the season, but I’ve outlined a five machups that will really be critically important for the Nashville Predators’ dwindling playoff hopes.