Could Mental Lapses Be the Nashville Predators’ Biggest Roadblock to Victory?

Nearly a minute later, Mikko Rantanen stretches passes to Wyatt Johnston entering the zone, and he quickly finds Sam Steel on the weak side for the goal. It’s two situations in which the Predators were chasing the puck rather than following the play. 

Stamkos pointed out that this was a game where the offense was clicking and that it was a defensive lapse that proved costly. Throughout the early season, the Predators’ defense has been the stable of the two. 

Over the last few years, Nashville has finished among the most penalized teams in the league, following that “Smashville” identity. However, given the current struggles, penalties are becoming a serious issue. 

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