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Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche with teammates P.K. Subban (76) and Colton Sissons (10) during the first period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Predators brace for physical series vs Jets in 2nd round

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) and Mike Fisher (12) celebrate a 5-0 series-winning victory against the Colorado Avalanche during Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lured out of retirement, Preds’ Mike Fisher chasing 1st Cup

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) tries to get the puck past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Andrew Hammond (35) on a power play during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Friday, April 20, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers)

Avalanche stay alive, beat Predators 2-1 to force Game 6

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 5, 2017, file photo, Nashville Predators fan Anna Claire Massey kisses a catfish as fans celebrate before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Nashville, Tenn. Tossing catfish has long been a popular hockey tradition in Music City, and the Predators finally have their own catfish tank inside the arena. President Sean Henry unveiled the new tank hours before the Predators open the NHL postseason against Colorado in their first-round Western Conference series. The team put the first of four catfish into the tank Wednesday with the second coming before Game 1 on Thursday night, April 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Predators unveil new catfish tank for start of NHL playoffs

Associated Press

In this March 8, 2018, photo, Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, plays against the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. Rinne was a key factor in falling short in the Stanley Cup Final last season when he got chased twice in Pittsburgh. He's bounced back with a Vezina-worthy season with some unfinished business. The Predators are scheduled to face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds’ Rinne focused on playoffs, not 2017 Stanley Cup Final

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, shakes hands with National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly as he accepts the President's Trophy on behalf of the organization before an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The trophy is awarded to the team that finishes in first place overall in the league. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators accept Presidents’ Trophy, beat Blue Jackets 4-2

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates his goal with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Deep roster from savvy moves opens wide window for Predators

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores a goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, of Germany, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov is at left. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Predators beat Capitals to clinch top seed in West

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates his goal with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Predators beat Capitals 4-3 to wrap up Presidents’ Trophy

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Derek MacKenzie (17) misses as Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) defends in the second period in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Forsberg’s goal with 0.6 left disallowed, Panthers top Preds

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) and Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (11), of Finland, reach for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Uncommon path should ease NHL learning curve for Tolvanen

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) knocks the puck away as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) looks for a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Forsberg has 2 goals, assist as Predators beat Lightning 4-1

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Scott Hartnell (17) is led to the penalty box after Hartnell checked Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin, of Kazakhstan, into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Hartnell was given a game misconduct penalty for boarding and Antipin was taken off the ice on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds beat Sharks 5-3, set franchise record for most points

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Turris scores lone goal in shootout as Preds beat Wild 2-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers (27) and Mark Scheifele (55) rush to goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) after he made the game-winning save against the Nashville Predators during the shootout following NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sunday, March 25, 2018. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jets clinch playoff spot with shootout win over Nashville

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) looks on. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Matthews scores as Leafs down Predators 5-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Predators beat Sabres 4-0, improve to 14-0-1 in last 15

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, left, makes a stick save of a redirected shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Predators clinch playoff spot with 4-2 win over Avalanche

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) and Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) vie for the puck after a faceoff during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Fiala, Turris rally Predators to 3-2 win over Coyotes

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press