After staggering to a 6-12-4 start, the Nashville Predators have worked their way back toward the Western Conference playoff race. They finally gained confidence while winning five of their last seven games.

"Hopefully we can develop a little bit of consistency," Predators coach Andrew Brunette said. "It feels like we're getting close."

The Predators continue that quest Thursday night when they host the St. Louis Blues in Nashville, Tenn., in a Central Division rivalry game.

Nashville is coming off a 4-3 shootout victory over the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

"I think just our overall team game, we're playing fast," Nashville defenseman Brady Skjei said. "When we're connected and we're helping each other out, being available, passing the puck crisply, it's a recipe fo

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