BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators come into the matchup with the Detroit Red Wings after losing three in a row. Detroit has a 13-9-1 record overall and an 8-4-1 record in home games. The Red Wings serve 10.3 penalty minutes per game to rank eighth in NHL play.

The Nashville Predators have a better record through six games than last year, but their power play is holding them back from real improvement.

After the Nashville Predators were routed 8-3 by the Florida Panthers on Nov. 24, coach Andrew Brunette knew exactly when the game was lost.

Predators dominate Avalanche in shots but suffer frustrating loss after early goal. Offensive struggles continue despite strong effort and key player's return.

Nashville is the NHL's worst team in the standings. Is there any hope of contention -- or is it time to make trades?

The Predators (6-11-4, 16 points) have been shut out in back-to-back games, most recently a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 22. Nashville has lost seven of their last eight games, but general manager Barry Trotz says he's sticking with Andrew Brunette as his coach.

NASHVILLE -- Mackenzie Blackwood made 35 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to eight games with a 3-0 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. It was Blackwood’s first shutout in his fourth start of the season.