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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 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

AP source: Panthers offer coaching job to Bob Boughner

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE -- In this June 5, 2017 file photo, people watch a pre-game concert as they wait to watch the broadcast of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Broadway in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators host Game 6 on Sunday evening at the same time that the annual CMA Music Festival holds its concert headlined by Keith Urban and Brad Paisley in nearby Nissan Stadium, the home of the Tennessee Titans. The honky-tonk lined blocks in between the two venues are expected to packed with even more fans, and city officials expect a total of 100,000 people to throng the downtown streets. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Luke Bryan opening Game 6 broadcast from honky-tonk roof

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FILE - In this April 9, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier breaks his stick while taking a shot on a break away during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Philadelphia. Despite technological advances that turn carbon fiber into one-piece, fine-tuned machines that are custom made for each NHL player to become extensions of their hands, hockey sticks can still break. And, sometimes it happens at the worst times. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

Sticks shatter for NHL players sometimes at the worst times

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday, June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

What nerves? Rookies making an impact in Stanley Cup Final

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

A Pittsburgh Penguins fan holds a catfish sign adorned with the face of Nashville Predators' P.K. Subban 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)

Blowouts more common than close games in Stanley Cup Final

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2015, file photo, KeyArena, which hosts sports and entertainment events, is seen from the air in Seattle. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday, June 7, 2017, that the city will enter into negotiations with the Oak View Group on a proposal for a privately-financed renovation of the city-owned KeyArena. Plans for the remodel would bring the building up to standards that could attract an NHL hockey or NBA basketball team once completed. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle selects influential investor for KeyArena renovation

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Erie Otters hockey head coach Kris Knoblauch directs practice at the Mercyhurst Ice Center in Erie, Pa., on April 6, 2014. Knoblauch has been hired as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Flyers NHL team. (Greg Wohlford/Erie Times-News via AP)

Flyers hire rising star Knoblauch as assistant coach

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this March 30, 2017 photo, a sign showing Stanley the Blue Dog hangs in the team's locker room in Nashville, Tenn. He's the symbol of how the Predators attack each moment like a dog defending his bone. That mentality took Nashville not only to its first Stanley Cup Final but helped the Predators tie up the series at 2-2 with two straight wins. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Blue mutt named Stanley set tone for Preds’ attacking style

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville leaning heavily on defense corps against Penguins

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player’s parents tossed

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday, June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Preds even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, beat Penguins 4-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Will Carter, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada kisses a catfish outside the arena before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday, June 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville fans have a tradition of throwing catfish on the ice during games. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Charles Barkley takes up Bettman’s invitation to Cup Final

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs' Nikita Zaitsev (22), of Russia, skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. Zaitsev shows that Russia has become a reliable pipeline for ready-made NHL talent. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Russia becomes a reliable pipeline for ready-made NHL talent

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2017 file photo, Vegas Golden Knights general manager George McPhee attends a news conference in Las Vegas. Given the buzz McPhee has generated in the weeks leading up to the NHL's expansion draft, the Vegas Golden Knights GM might be out-trending Sidney Crosby and the Stanley Cup Final. McPhee is scheduled to address reporters at the league's combine in Buffalo on Saturday, June 3. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Las Vegas NHL team ready to deal before expansion draft

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) celebrates a goal as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) looks on during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Latest: Predators beat Penguins 5-1, trail Cup Final 2-1

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NHL’s top prospect says he is overcoming 2 hernia injuries

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press