NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Hold Firm Despite Win Streak
By Gail Kauchak

No. 14: Nashville Predators
Previous: No. 9
Record: 32-24-9 (73 points)
Filip Forsberg and the Preds might have been on fire last week, but most recently they’ve dropped two games, including an important divisional tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. These losses coincide with defenseman Ryan Ellis leaving last Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury. Hopefully for the Predators, he won’t be out of the lineup too long. Nevertheless, the Preds’ spot at third place in the Central Division looks pretty secure.