Predators Surge Back into Playoff Spot with 5-0 Road Sweep
Plus: A deep dive into Nashville's struggles on home ice & more
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In today's edition, we recap the Predators’ perfect 5-0 road trip, their struggles on home ice and more.
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Predators' Afanasyev is Embracing the 'Learning Curve' at the NHL Level
February 22, 2024 by Emma Lingan (Premium THW Substack Content)
Rookie forward talks growth, maturity as he approaches second taste of NHL action.
Afanasyev finally got the call-up to the Nashville Predators on Feb. 12 alongside linemate Mark Jankowski. The pair went from leading Milwaukee’s scoring charge to being “two guys in a hotel” in Nashville, as Afanasyev put it; now, they are looking to provide a jolt to Nashville’s offense.
Unpacking the Predators’ Struggles on Home Ice in 2023-24
February 27, 2024 by Emma Lingan
Following a perfect road trip in which they won five straight games and outscored opponents 22-10, the Nashville Predators have launched themselves back into playoff contention for the first time since January. However, their toughest challenge may still be yet to come. The Predators will now return home to play five straight games at Bridgestone Arena, where they haven’t won a game in regulation since Jan. 13 (a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders). Home ice has been anything but an advantage for Nashville this season; in fact, it’s been the opposite.
Key Takeaways From Predators’ 5-0 Road Trip
February 27, 2024 by Emma Lingan
The Nashville Predators went undefeated on a road trip of at least five games for the first time in franchise history, but the last 10 days have been a critical stretch for the team in more ways than one. They shook off an embarrassing 9-2 home loss to the Dallas Stars, won five straight games on the road (including three against current playoff teams), outscored opponents 22-10, had consistent secondary scoring and took control of the second Western Conference wild card spot for the first time since January.