Predators brace for stern challenge from Panthers
The Nashville Predators aim to strengthen their hold on the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference on Saturday when they host the Florida Panthers.
It will be a tall task for the Predators (41-25-4, 86 points), as the high-octane Panthers (50-15-6, 106 points) are the highest-scoring teamin the league.
Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau leads the NHL with a career-high 77 assists.
"It's been a fun year," Huberdeau sa