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Brentwood's Blake Geoffrion said he and the Predators discussed the possibility of Geoffrion turning pro following his junior season, but in the end, all agreed that a return to the University of Wisconsin was the best decision.

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Marc-Andre Bergeron scored twice and the Minnesota Wild set a season high for goals in an 8-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in a game pitting two teams clinging to the faintest of playoff chances.

The Predators looked a little sluggish in the first period of Saturday's win over Columbus, but seemed to ratchet up the intensity afterward - outshooting the Blue Jackets 25-11 over the remainder of the game.

While the Blackhawks are again without one of their top scorers, the Predators hope the return of Jason Arnott can get them into the postseason.

Chicago at Predators 7 p.m., today at Sommet Center TV/radio:Fox SN , WGFX Preview:The Blackhawks have won three straight games and have surrendered just two goals during that stretch.

Ville Koistinen scored the game-winner in a shootout Saturday when the Nashville Predators skated to a 5-4 win over Columbus.

He had returned to the Preds' lineup only Tuesday after missing 12 straight games, but center Radek Bonk's assignment Thursday was a doozy.

No Jason Arnott. No David Legwand. No problem. With their roster downsized by injury, the Predators found strength in numbers Thursday night, riding a sudden offensive power surge midway through the second period to a 3-2 victory over San Jose.

Martin Erat had a career-high four assists, the last of them on Steve Sullivana TMs power-play goal with 1:19 to play in overtime, as the Nashville Predators rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings before a sellout crowd of 17,113 at Sommet Center on Saturday.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT -- The Nashville Predators capped a big week with a confidence-building victory over the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.

The Nashville Predators know points are at a premium with only eight games left to make their push for the playoffs.

The San Jose Sharks failed to pull away from the idle Detroit Red Wings when they fell to the Nashville Predators Thursday night, 3-2. The Predators fell behind 2-0 after Devin Stegochi put back a rebound left out there by Pekka Rinne 3:12 into the second period, but they bounced back with three unanswered goals.

Radek Bonk scored a power-play goal and added an assist as the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 Thursday night.

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Teemu Selanne scored the only shootout goal and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Tuesday to move into a position for a postseason berth.Anaheim climbed over Nashville into the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot with its fourth consecutive victory.The Predators have lost three straight, and trail Anaheim by one ...

Radek Bonk practiced with the Nashville Predators on Sunday and is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks .

Predators center Jason Arnott, who has missed the last four games because of an injury, likely won't play when the team plays again, Tuesday at home against Anaheim.

Nashville won 4-3 in overtime at HP Pavilion on Nov. 11 despite the fact the Sharks put a franchise-record 57 shots on net.

TONIGHT'S GAME Who. Predators at Kings Where. Staples Center. When. 9:30 p.m. TV/Radio. Fox SN/104.5-FM. Preview.

Center Jason Arnott did some very light skating on his own after the team practiced Friday, but said he's doubtful for today's game and is taking his recovery on a day-to-day basis.