This game has strong playoff implications with the Predators and Jets battling the Flames for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. So I project a playoff-type intensity, which means tight checking and both teams not wanting to take chances.

None of the previous three games this season between the two teams resulted in more than five goals being scored. The scores were 3-2 in overtime and a pair of 2-1 games. That's how I see this one, too.

Each team has an elite goalie. Nashville's Juuse Saros has a 2.72 goals against average and .918 save percentage. He leads the NHL in goals saved above expectations. The Predators have allowed just 2.6 goals since March 3. The Jets have averaged 2.7 goals since March 3.

Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck has a 2.57 GAA and also a .918 save percentage. The Predators haven't scored more than two goals in regulation during 11 of their last 13 games.