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The Western Conference Championship banner is raised by the Nashville Predators before an NHL hockey game between the Predators and the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)

Predators rally, beat Flyers 6-5 to celebrate raising banner

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, right, and center Jake Guentzel react after Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad scored his third goal of the night,p during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 10-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Shaky starts overshadow Cup rematch for Penguins, Predators

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) watches his shot for a goal on Nashville Predators' Alexei Emelin (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Pastrnak, Marchand score, Bruins hold off Predators 4-3

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

In this Sept. 19, 2017 photo, Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) plays against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey preseason game in Nashville, Tenn. With their good playoff record at home last season, the Predators know a higher seed and more home games will help their chances at the Stanley Cup. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville wants better playoff seed this year for Cup chase

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 2, 2017, file photo, Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, blocks a shot during practice in Nashville, Tenn. The Nashville Predators couldn’t be happier to return to work after their painful loss in the Stanley Cup Final and the shortest offseason in franchise history.“I feel like it’s been enough time,’’ goaltender Pekka Rinne said Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Predators eager to return after team’s shortest offseason

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 21, 2016, file photo, Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher is honored for his 1,000th NHL hockey game before the first period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings, in Nashville, Tenn. With Fisher is his wife, singer Carrie Underwood, and their son, Isaiah. Mike Fisher has announced his retirement, a move that means the defending Stanley Cup finalists must select a new captain. Fisher, 37, said in a letter to Predators fans that &quot;this is the hardest decision that I've ever had to make, but I know I've made the right one.&quot;(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Predators captain Fisher retires after 17 seasons in NHL

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Nashville Predators' Ryan Johansen speaks during an NHL hockey press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, July 28, 2017. The Predators signed Johansen to an eight-year, $64 million contract in the largest contract ever for the franchise on Friday. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)

Predators sign C Ryan Johansen to 8-year, $64 million deal

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Predators re-sign Arvidsson to $29.75 million, 7-year deal

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Predators sign forward Pontus Aberg to two-year contract

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Nashville Predators' players react after their 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

GM: Preds focused on winning Stanley Cup with young roster

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

In this file photo, New York Islanders' general manager Mike Milbury talks to the media after team owner Charles Wang announced that Milbury will step aside as general manager after a replacement is found, during a news conference in Uniondale, N.Y., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Milbury is now a hockey analyst for NBC Sports. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

Mike Milbury target of angry Predators fan

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins players celebrate after defeating Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Roman Josi, left, P.K. Subban, center, and Mattias Ekholm, right, sit on the bench during the third period in Game 5 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Back to back champs: Penguins beat Preds 2-0 for Stanley Cup

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating Nashville Predators in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup beat Nashville Predators

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Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, (35) and Ryan Ellis (4) for a goal during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Latest: Pittsburgh wins 2nd straight Stanley Cup title

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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne watches from the bench during the second period in Game 5 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Preds leaning on Rinne to force Penguins back to Pittsburgh

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Fans watch a pre-game concert as they wait to watch Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Broadway Street in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, June 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

‘Epic week’: Hockey, country music collide in Nashville

By ERIK SCHELZIG - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) gets a shot behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) with Colton Sissons (10) defending for a goal during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Preds: Shutting down Pens’ stars not possible every game

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Ron Hainsey, center, celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators with Evgeni Malkin, left, and Phil Kessel, right, during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins crush Predators 6-0 to take 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

A shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Justin Schultz gets past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) for a goal during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Predators on brink as Rinne struggles again in Pittsburgh

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press