Predators and Flames Face Critical End-Season Games

The Calgary Flames are in a critical situation as they face the Pacific Division champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Calgary is three points behind the Western Conference's first wild-card position, with two games left, while the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, their rivals, have one game each. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators are preparing for their penultimate game against the Utah Hockey Club, having already won the first two matches of the series. In a move to bolster their lineup, the Predators have called up Ryan Ufko from the AHL for his NHL debut. The Vegas Golden Knights, having clinched their division title, are set to meet the Predators in their final road game, highlighting a tense end to the season for both Nashville and Calgary. These matchups are vital as teams compete for playoff positions in the closing games of the regular season.