Predators play key division game against Jets (Yahoo Sports)

As the Nashville Predators work on turning around their slow start, they were presented with two breaks from the schedule-maker. Not only are they finishing up a three-game homestand Friday when the Winnipeg Jets come to Nashville, they are also in the middle of a stretch of four straight games against their Central Division brethren, meaning wins can count for a little bit more. "These games are huge," Nashville forward Filip Forsberg said.