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The country group Lady Antebellum performs the national anthem before Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. From left to right, are: Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators’ playoff drive forces venue change for CMT Awards

Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, waves to fans as he leaves the ice after his team defeated the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

History made clinching Western finals berth, Preds now rest

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds reach 1st Western final in team history, ousting Blues

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

NHL Playoff Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin, of Russia, celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Friday, May 5, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jaskin, Schwartz score as Blues beat Predators 2-1

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Correction: Blues-Predators Bet story

Associated Press

A puck shot by St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, slips past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, for a goal during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Friday, April 28, 2017, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Back home, Preds eager to rebound off 1st postseason loss

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, skates in front of Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, left, after Tarasenko scored the winning goal during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Friday, April 28, 2017, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-2 to even the series 1-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tarasenko scores 2, Blues beat Predators 3-2 to even series

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Colin Wilson, left, reaches for the puck as St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen defends during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Predators beat Blues 4-3 in Game 1 of second-round series

By NATE LATSCH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2016, file photo, Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, plays against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Nashville, Tenn. No goaltender has played better this postseason than Rinne for Predators, though Jake Allen of the St. Louis Blues came closest. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Predators-Blues features goalie showdown of Rinne vs. Allen

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, gloves a Chicago Blackhawks shot during the third period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Rinne stopped 30 shots as the Predators won 4-1, sweeping the series. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Next step for Predators: Getting beyond second round

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the third period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 17, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Defending against Forsberg is Blackhawks' Duncan Keith (2).(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds beat Chicago 3-2, push Hawks to brink of elimination

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with center Craig Smith (15) during the second period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Down 0-2 and still scoreless, Blackhawks remain confident

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Pekka Rinne, Predators beat Blackhawks 1-0 in Game 1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILe - In this Feb. 26, 2017, file photo, Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban plays against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators swapped All-Star defensemen last summer hoping Subban could help boost their offense. After his first season, the Predators are among the NHL's best-scoring teams since the All-Star break. Now they hope he helps them go even deeper this postseason. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Postseason here, Predators hope trade for Subban pays off

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Matt Irwin (52), Colton Sissons (10), Ryan Ellis (4) and Austin Watson (51) celebrate Ellis' goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jets beat Predators 2-1, end season on 7-game win streak

Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) is congratulated by team members after scoring against Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Arvidsson’s 2 goals, 2 assists lead Predators past Stars 7-3

Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz (17) and Nashville Predators' Matt Irwin (52) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Steen, Perron lead Blues to 4-1 win over Predators

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Alex Stalock (32) and defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators score twice in 10 seconds, beat slumping Wild 3-0

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Maple Leafs beat Predators 3-1 for 5th win in 6 games

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press