Lawrence Feloney and Andrew Meloche are not household names for the Nashville Predators, but their impact is felt in every game.

Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette used perfect imagery to describe his team's recent performances before embarking on a seven-game road trip.

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild take on the Nashville Predators in a matchup of Central Division teams. Minnesota has a 22-10-5 record overall and a 6-3-1 record in Central Division play. The Wild have a +17 scoring differential, with 112 total goals scored and 95 allowed.

After a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers, Ryan O'Reilly said the Nashville Predators are having a lot more fun.

Forsberg gave the Predators a 1-0 lead at 10:44 of the second period, roofing a wrist shot over Quick's glove from the right circle off a nifty pass from O’Reilly. O'Reilly has nine points (one goal, eight assists) during a seven-game point streak.

Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.

Luke Evangelista scored the go-ahead goal for the Predators against the Maple Leafs on Dec. 20. Here's what he said during his emotional celebration.