The Predators gritted out four impressive wins this week and players like Juuse Saros, Filip Forsberg, and Colton Sissons weren't the only players earning kudos for their play.
The Nashville Predators played four games this week and came away with four wins to bring their record to 13-3 in their last sixteen games. The Preds found ways to win games against the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals.
Sissons Scores Twice, Saros Withstands Canadiens' Third Period Blitz to Give Predators 2-1 Win
Juuse Saros, Filip Forberg Lead Predators to Overtime Victory, End Flyers Win Streak
After winning the game Tuesday night against the Flyers in overtime, Forsberg repeated the feat Friday night in Carolina to secure another overtime win against the Hurricanes.
Filip Forsberg Scores Overtime Winner in Carolina; Preds with Six Goal Scorers in Win
Winning in Carolina on the road with contributions up and down the lineup was big, but there were still areas for improvement.
Highs and Lows from Nashville's 6-5 Overtime Win Over Carolina
Predators Get Depth Scoring from Sissons, Tomasino, and Trenin to Defeat Capitals 3-1
The Predators finally got two days off in a row this week, something they haven't had since mid November. The teams used the time off to physically recover and mentally recharge.
Predators' Two Days Off Help Combat Mental Fatigue After Demanding Stretch of Hockey
Cody Glass returned to the lineup on December 9 and is working to get back to his game after missing time due to injuries. The process to get back is a challenge physically and mentally.
Cody Glass Talks "Roller Coaster" of Injuries, Challenges of Getting Back into the Predators' Lineup
Predators forward Kiefer Sherwood missed the last two games of the week with an upper body injury.
Kiefer Sherwood Out Against Hurricanes with Upper Body Injury
While Filip Forsberg made highlight reel goals this week, several depth players earned high praise from head coach Andrew Brunette for their hard work in recent wins.
Andrew Brunette on Michael McCarron: "He Carried the Team"
Andrew Brunette on Phil Tomasino: "He Put A Lot of Work In"
Two of Nashville's prospects made Canada's World Juniors final roster and will head to Sweden with their team mates to compete in the IIHF World Juniors tournament beginning December 26.
Predators' 2023 First Round Draft Picks Heading to 2024 World Juniors for Team Canada