Nashville Predators: Four Remaining Games to Circle on the Calendar

By Chad Minton | Apr 5, 2022

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 /

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Michael McCarron #47 of the Nashville Predators . (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

April 29th, Nashville Predators vs. Arizona Coyotes

How ridiculously heartbreaking will it be if the Predators have to beat the lowly Arizona Coyotes to claim a wildcard spot on the final day of the regular season? Let me tell you, it’s very possible that’s the scenario on thie date.

These types of games scare the heck out of me because the Coyotes will have nothing to play for and have no pressure. And quite frankly, the Coyotes have been playing much better since the All Star break.

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I’d love to see the Predators lock up a playoff spot before this game, but I don’t see it happening. It just seems all too perfect. They’ll have to beat the Coyotes in the season finale to claim their eighth-straight playoff berth.

This will also be on a back-to-back, so the Predators will likely be gassed and having to dig deep. For everyone’s sake, I hope this game is meaningless. I have a bad feeling it will be the exact opposite.

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