from John Glennon of The Tennessean,

Since losing to Tampa Bay in overtime on Feb. 12, however, the Predators have rattled off a record of 10-1-4, capturing 24 of a possible 30 points while moving comfortably into the conference’s sixth playoff spot.

Twelve games remain in the regular season, but the Predators hope their best hockey of the year continues straight into the postseason.

“When you look back at last year, we definitely struggled later in the season right around this point,” Predators captain Shea Weber said. “I still think we found a way to really challenge Chicago (in the playoffs).

“But hopefully the way we’re going right now and the confidence we’re building will give us an even bigger boost. Given the choice ... you’d rather choose to be playing your best hockey going into the playoffs.”

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