Apr 25, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Nashville Predators left wing
James Neal(18) celebrates with center
Mike Ribeiro(63) and center
Filip Forsberg(9) after scoring in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks in game six of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
4. Nashville Predators
The Predators are very similar to the Wild in the sense that they win based on system and execution rather than star power. They also have Pekka Rinne to lean on between the pipes.
Their 104-point season in 2014-15 was no fluke. With most of their main pieces still in tact, look for Nashville to continue their consistent play throughout next season. There’s some concern regarding Rinne’s ability to stay healthy, but they’ve survived stretches without him in the past.
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