Red Wings-Predators Preview

GAME: Detroit Red Wings (49-15-7) at Nashville Predators (42-22-8).

TIME: Thursday, 8 p.m. EST.

The Detroit Red Wings became the first Western Conference team to secure a playoff spot to start the week. Their Central Division rivals, the Nashville Predators, look to pull closer to a berth when the teams meet at the Gaylord Entertainment Center.

Detroit defeated St. Louis 4-1 on Monday night to clinch a postseason spot.

• Red Wings-Predators Preview