The early NHL Power Rankings reveal the Nashville Predators as a major disappointment this season, currently sharing the bottom of the standings with the Montreal Canadiens. Despite significant offseason investments, their performance has not improved, as evidenced by a troubling minus-22 goal differential at five-on-five play.

With 66 games left, the Predators face a challenging path to recovery, especially with strong competition from teams like the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets, who are off to great starts.