There aren’t many teams worse than the Predators this season. The Anaheim Ducks are one of them, but that didn’t matter Thursday, when they beat the Predators for the second time in less than two weeks. (Those are the Ducks’ only two wins in their past nine games.)



As the Predators’ season continues to slip away, so does the team’s invulnerability at Bridgestone Arena. It’s been that way for a while, actually.



The Predators’ 10-9-4 home record this season is tied for 26th in the NHL. Since winning 14 of 19 at Bridgestone Arena to start last season, they are 21-18-6 there during the regular season, which ranks 23rd over that span.



“It’s one of those things we always talk about,” Predators captain Roman Josi said. “We’ve got the best crowd in the league, and for some reason, we can’t find a way to win games at home. Every time we step on the ice at Bridgestone, we should be flying...