Devils president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald sat down with The Athletic on Wednesday after his team arrived in Toronto ahead of a game with the Maple Leafs, and there was no hesitation when he was asked what’s led to his team’s comeback season.

To say that the Nashville Predators are having a disappointing season would be an understatement. The team has only 33 points in 42 games, is currently 15 points away from a playoff spot, and will likely have to start preparing for next season.