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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2013, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks to players during NHL hockey training camp in Philadelphia. The Nashville Predators hired the former Flyers' coach as their new coach on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, making him only the second head coach in the franchise’s history. Laviolette, who signed a multi-year contract, will take over in Nashville once he finishes coaching the United States at the 2014 World Championship. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Predators hire Peter Laviolette as new coach

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 18, 2013 file photo, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette watches the action from behind the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Tampa, Fla. The Flyers fired coach Laviolette, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Peter Laviolette hired as Predators coach; cross him off Caps’ list

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz talks with his players during a timeout during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

GM says coach change ‘wake-up call’ for Predators

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, right, of Russia, swats away a shot past Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, left, of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, April 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Predators finish strong with 7-3 win vs. Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith (15) is congratulated by Mattias Ekholm (42), of Sweden, after Smith scored against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators beat Blackhawks 7-5, take series 4-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks a shot by Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle (3) in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Predators' Shea Weber (6). Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) also defend. The Predators won 2-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rinne stops 29 shots as Predators beat Coyotes 2-0

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, second from left, of Sweden, is congratulated after his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Hornqvist helps Predators beat Sharks 3-0

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Colin Wilson (33) scores a goal agains Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Fisher, Wilson lead Predators past Ducks, 5-2

By TIM CONNOLLY - Associated Press

Nashville Predators forward Patric Hornqvist (27), of Sweden, scores against Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), of Czech Republic, in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators beat Capitals 4-3 in shootout

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators forward Patric Hornqvist (27), of Sweden, celebrates behind Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) after scoring a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Points slip away again as Caps fall to Predators in shootout

By Jim Diamond - Associated Press

Dallas Stars' Ray Whitney (13), Jamie Benn, Alex Goligoski (33) and Tyler Seguin (91) celebrate with Alex Chiasson (12) following Chiasson's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Friday, March 28, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stars too much for Predators 7-3

Associated Press

Nashville Predators forward Calle Jarnkrok (19), of Sweden, celebrates with teammates Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, left, Shea Weber (6) and Craig Smith (15) after scoring his first NHL goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Weber leads Predators to 6-1 win against Sabres

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, gloves a shot by Colorado Avalanche left wing Jamie McGinn (11) as he is defended by forward Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Landeskog lifts Avs to SO win over Predators

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), left, blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, March 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rinne makes 29 saves and Preds blank Blackhawks

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Matt Cullen, right, celebrates his goal with teammates Mike Fisher, left, and Shea Weber during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, March 21, 2014. The Predators won 6-5. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)

Predators hold off Flames 6-5

Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, of Sweden, from left to right, Nicklas Jensen, of Denmark, and Jason Garrison celebrate Jensen's goal against the Nashville Predators during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Lack makes 30 saves, Canucks beat Predators 2-0

Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) looks on as Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93), Jordan Eberle (14), Ryan Jones (28) and Philip Larsen (36) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)

Eberle leads Oilers past Predators 5-1

Associated Press