Game 5 is upon us, ladies and gents and from here on out, it’s do or die for the Nashville Predators if they intend on hoisting that big silver Cup in the end.

I am not going to go into what the Predators need to do to win tonight (and those two other possible games); no, we know and the players, coaches, and whatnot know, too. It’s just a matter of getting the job done. Scott Darling is not invincible; he truly is all that has stood between the Predators and taking Round One. Chicago should be kissing his feet right about now because, without him, they’d be facing a quick exit out of the playoffs themselves.

Here’s what’s been happening since Tuesday/Wednesday’s Game 4:

• Yesterday afternoon, the Predators recalled nine players from Milwaukee. No need to panic, everyone; this is not regular season so there is an unlimited amount of players you can have on a roster. Some may see some ice time, but really, they are just here for emergencies and/or experience. The players chosen? Joe Piskula, Rich Clune, Marek Mazanec, Magnus Hellberg, Anthony Bitetto, Johan Alm, Colton Sissons, Austin Watson, and Viktor Arvidsson.
• No surprise, the Blackhawks have chosen to go with Scott Darling as their starter for tonight’s game.
• No need to panic – Kris Martel quickly reported that Wilson did show up to the locker room looking fine.

  Colin Wilson & Shea Weber are not participating in the morning skate.

  — Scott Powers (@ESPNChiPowers) April 23, 2015

• Speaking of those participating in practice…

  Mike Fisher, Eric Nystrom & Viktor Arvidsson are on the ice for #Preds a.m. skate. Shea Weber, Gabriel Bourque & Colin Wilson are not.

  — Brooks Bratten (@brooksbratten) April 23, 2015

  Though Fisher was a game time decision Tuesday (and didn’t play), knowing that he’s back out there again is a good sign. Also, long time no see, Eric Nystrom! Though I am doubtful of his magical return for tonight’s game, his presence brings hope.

• Mike Fisher says he's unsure if he'll play tonight. #Preds

  — Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) April 23, 2015

• Anaheim becomes the first team to advance to the second round, sweeping the Winnipeg Jets. However, Jets fans stood tall with the sinking ship, giving their team an affable standing ovation for a tremendous season.

  Winnipeg Fans Give Crazy Standing Ovation After Team Is Eliminated From Playoffs http://t.co/8PDXwVX0Uf https://t.co/VR03cRnKkF

  — BuzzFeed Canada (@BuzzFeedCanada) April 23, 2015

• The Ottawa Senators live to see another day game, shutting down the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 last night.

  The Ottawa Senators live to play another day! See you in Game 5. https://t.co/9jd6TvKchk

  — HockeyNightInCanada (@hockeynight) April 23, 2015

I have been on edge all day so far and I hope you have been, too. The love for hockey is crazy like that, I guess. It’s going to be deafening in the Bridgestone Arena tonight; I hope you got your tickets. To say this game is huge for either team is an insane understatement.

Go Preds.