Nashville Predators

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Nashville Predators left wing Martin Erat, of the Czech Republic, waits for a face-off in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, March 25, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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** FILE ** In this file photo taken Sept. 17, 2012, the NHL logo is seen on a goal at a Nashville Predators practice rink in Nashville, Tenn. The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals goalie Dany Sabourin in goal during an NHL preseason hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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The Nashville Predators have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' 14-year, $110 million offer sheet to defenseman Shea Weber. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom celebrates his goal during the first period against the Nashville Predators, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom celebrates his goal during the first period against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Washington. The Caps won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble acknowledges the crowd during a pregame ceremony to mark his 1,000th NHL game before a matchup against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammate Karl Alzner (27) during the first period of an NHL game against the Nashville Predators, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, looks up at the scoreboard as Nashville Predators players celebrate a goal by Martin Erat in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, looks up at the scoreboard as Nashville Predators players celebrate a goal by Martin Erat in the third period of an NHL game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) blocks a shot as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) comes in for the rebound in the first period of an NHL game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)