Nashville Predators Season Report Card as They Reach the Quarter Mark
By Kyle Fleming
![Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates with teammates after a goal during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates with teammates after a goal during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-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/a40279212e54ff968ccffeb9ab1e4ed43b3349b2ee40685036d7b15e49f03ad3.jpg)
The Results Are In…
Due to the Nashville Predators’ lack of effort put forth on the offensive and defensive side of the puck during the first quarter of the season, they definitely have a hole to dig themselves out of if they want to make the playoffs this year.
Their lack of goaltending, defense, and offense from their big guns have them sitting three positions out of the playoffs.
The Nashville Predators have shown quick flashes of good play this season and for that their grade has improved ever so slightly. We will take another look at this at the halfway point of the season to see if the Preds have improved their grade at all.