Nashville's Predators kept their playoff hopes alive, edging out the Minnesota Wild in a crucial Western Conference wild-card matchup. The win moved the Predators one point ahead of the Wild in the standings, setting up a thrilling finish to the regular season in the Western wild-card race. With just a few games remaining, the Predators will look to maintain their momentum and secure a spot in the playoffs, where they can make a deep run and challenge for a Stanley Cup championship. The victory also marked a key turning point for the Predators, who have been battling for a wild-card spot all season.
Predators hold off Wild, keep pace in Western wild-card race NHL.com
