Surging Leafs ready to tackle sagging Preds

The Predators, despite losses in three of their last four games, are still first overall in the NHL.

The Maple Leafs, thanks to a five-game winning streak, four on the road, rank as the league's second-best team over the last 10 games.

So tonight's game should give each team a clear indication of where it stacks up heading toward the most critical part of the regular season.

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