Despite being sellers at the deadline, he Nashville Predators are still in control of their playoff fates. However, as The Athletic pointed out, the Preds have the second toughest remaining schedule among all 32 NHL teams. Today, we break down the keys for the Preds' survival, including a healthy Filip Forsberg, a red-hot Juuse Saros, and an engaged, motivated Matt Duchene and Roman Josi. Plus, we look at potential "soft spots" amongst the sea of contenders on the Preds' calendar, and look ahead to Thursday's showdown against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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