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In their updated standings, only the Oilers have a tougher schedule in the Western Conference, while the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals have the toughest schedule ahead. Predators’ Face 6th-Toughest Schedule in the NHLĪccording to, a website that determines which games are against quality opponents compared to teams lower in the standings, the Predators have the sixth-toughest schedule in the league. As the saying goes, there is no such thing as an easy game in the NHL. With 27 games remaining, the road ahead will be tough, especially when you factor in the quality of competition. If the performance against the Sharks was any indication of what’s to come, the battle for playoff positioning will be one of the more exciting storylines this season, and even then, it may not be enough.

Related: Kings Under Unexpected Pressure at 2022 Trade Deadline As the schedule reaches its final quarter, the Predators’ next few weeks will be a daunting task to make the playoffs. On a positive note, only one point separates them from third place in the Central Division, now occupied by the Minnesota Wild.

They are now in the second wild-card position, but only two points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers and three ahead of the Anaheim Ducks. Consecutive wins will be critical to the team, as they find themselves in a tight race for one of the two wild-card spots in the Western Conference. If the Nashville Predators are going to make the playoffs this year, they’re going to need more victories like their 8-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on March 5.