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Tanner Molendyk, center left, poses with Nashville Predators officials after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Gary Bettman urges fans to boo him, honors David Poile to kick off NHL draft

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Predators 3-0

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, top, makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Pius Suter during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Josi lifts Predators past Blackhawks 3-2 for 5th straight

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) defend the goal against Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and center Joe Pavelski (16) in the second period during an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Predators beat Stars 4-3 in shootout

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Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (11) pushes Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) as they chased the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Ekblad’s four points leads Panthers over Predators 5-4

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) stops a shot as Detroit Red Wings' Mathias Brome sets a screen while Roman Josi (59) defends in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rinne makes 24 saves as Predators beat Red Wings 2-0

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Nashville Predators' players celebrate their goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Two goals in 45 seconds of 3rd lift Preds over Blue Jackets

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) celebrates defeating the Nashville Predators 4-2 with defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) after an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)

Hurricanes score 3 in third to beat Predators 4-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, bottom, and Pekka Rinne, top, both of Finland, talk during NHL hockey training camp Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Predators coach John Hynes is making no commitments to either goaltender with the Predators just starting their first training camp with Hynes in charge. They open their best-of-five qualifying series against Arizona on Aug. 2 in Edmonton. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rinne refreshed, eager to continue playoff streak for Preds

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, of Finland, skates back to the net during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Nashville, Tenn. The NHL's pause has the clock ticking on the career of a former Vezina Trophy winner and four-time finalist with Rinne turning 38 in November. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Rinne, other NHL veterans hope for final shot at Stanley Cup

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat, left, celebrates with left wing Brandon Saad after scoring the winning goal against the Nashville Predators during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DeBrincat scores twice, rallies Blackhawks past Preds in OT

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Josi’s goal, assist lead Predators over Coyotes 3-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Austin Watson (51) redirects the puck past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34), of the Czech Republic, with Jordan Martinook (48) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Rinne makes 31 saves, Predators beat Hurricanes 3-0

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Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, of Finland, answers questions as players report to NHL hockey training camp Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Moves make clear Preds’ early playoff exits not good enough

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne blocks a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Rinne leads Predators to 3-1 win over Penguins

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rinne, Preds blank reeling Maple Leafs 3-0

By CHIP CIRILLO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette, back, directs his players in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Predators beat Avalanche 4-1, Laviolette earns win No. 600

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Connor Brown (28) is stopped by Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rinne notches 3rd shutout of season, Predators top Leafs 4-0

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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Ellis scores go-ahead goal as Predators beat Senators 3-1

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72), Nashville Predators' Dan Hamhuis (5) and Yannick Weber (7), of Switzerland, battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Fiala leads Predators to 2-1 win over Sabres

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press