Sliding Predators seek turnaround, starting against Flames

One week ago, the Nashville Predators were riding high, as their 3-0 win over the Ottawa Senators on Jan. 9 gave them a 5-0-1 run that put them within striking distance of the wild-card chase.

The tide has turned.

Heading into Monday's home clash with the Calgary Flames, the Predators are on athree-game skid, with the latest defeat Saturday's 5-3 home-ice loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

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