Nashville Predators fans know this season is different than any other. There is a buzz around the team like never before. That got me curious as to where this team ranks compared to teams in years past. Here is look back at where the Nashville Predators have stood after games played on January 9th, throughout their entire history. The Preds have actually played less games, but are averaging more points per game then in their previous, most successful year, the 2005-2006 campaign.

There is a lot of hockey left to play, but fans can be encouraged that on this January 9th, 2015, the Predators are sitting atop the NHL standings. Plus the team has players and coaches leading the race for Vezina, Calder, and Jack Adams trophies as well as contending for the Norris.

Nashville Predators January 9th Record

Year	W	L	T	OTL	Points	GF	GA	Home	Away
1998-1999	14	21	4		32	94	121	10-9-3	4-12-1
1999-2000	15	20	5	2	37	110	125	8-10-2-0	7-10-3-2
2000-2001	15	20	7	1	38	94	113	5-11-6-0	10-9-1-1
2001-2002	15	20	7	0	37	112	116	10-6-5-0	5-14-2-0
2002-2003	12	18	7	4	35	89	111	7-11-3-0	5-7-4-4	(Last in West)
2003-2004	19	16	4	2	44	108	108	12-5-3-1	7-11-1-1
2004-2005	LOCKOUT
2005-2006	26	12		3	45	130	117	16-5-0	10-7-3
2006-2007	29	11		3	61	149	113	14-3-3	15-8-0	Lead Central. 3rd in NHL
2007-2008	21	19		2	44	121	122	12-7-1	9-12-1
2008-2009	18	19		3	39	99	117	11-7-1	7-12-2
2009-2010	26	16		3	55	128	127	14-9-1	12-7-2
2010-2011	22	13		6	50	117	123	9-4-5	13-9-1
2011-2012	22	15		4	48	111	114	12-7-3	10-8-1
2012-2013	LOCKOUT
2013-2014	19	20		6	44	108	135	11-9-3	8-11-3
2014-2015	27	9		4	58	122	92	16-2-1	11-7-3	Number 1 in the NHL

Photo credit: Lauren Gallas