The Nashville Predators battled the Detroit Red Wings in a game that may have lacked panache but earned Nashville two more points towards a still possible playoff run. Tommy Novak scored another game winner for Nashville, and on today's Locked On Predators we take a look at the 2-1 win and how this young forward and some of his teammates are energizing this franchise after a tumultuous few weeks.

Nick and Ann recap the Preds' 2-1 win over the Red Wings including our "one word" to describe the game last night at Bridgestone Arena. We'll talk about the game winning goal by Novak and why what we see from this young forward goes beyond puck luck. We discuss how these young players are impacting a very different looking locker room. Phil Tomasino and Juuse Saros helped seal the win for the Predators, and Nick and Ann breakdown what we see from their performances that fans may start to overlook or take for granted. With Nashville earning 11 points in their last seven games, a playoff push is within Nashville's control, but we will tell you why it might be best to temper expectations.

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