Nashville Predators pushing for top-3 spot in Central

The Nashville Predators are in a four-team race for the third spot in the Central Division playoff spot.

The Preds are battling for third place in the Central with St. Louis, Dallas and Winnipeg. The Blues are in third place with a game in hand over Nashville.

Here is the full playoff picture for the NHL’s Eastern and Western Conference.

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2022 NHL Western Conference playoff picture

Central Division

1. Colorado Avalanche — 98 dots

Games remaining: 16 | Record: 46-14-6 | Regulation/Regulation and Overtime wins: 38/43

2. Minnesota Wild — 84 dots

Games remaining: 18 | Record: 40-20-4 | Regulation/Regulation and Overtime wins: 28/35