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Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, left, celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators with teammates during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Latest: Pittsburgh holds off Predators in Game 1

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie Matt Murray, center, lunges toward the puck as Nashville Predators' Vernon Fiddler, left, and Cody McLeod contend during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel’s goal lifts Penguins by Predators 5-3 in Game 1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby, right, speaks to Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie Matt Murray after their 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins beat Nashville Predators 5-3 in Stanley Cup game 1

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, stops a shot against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period in Game 6 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Monday, May 22, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Pekka Rinne has Nashville in 1st Final with smothering run

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, stops a shot against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period in Game 6 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Monday, May 22, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators reach 1st Stanley Cup Final, oust Ducks in 6 games

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Mattias Ekholm (14) collides with Anaheim Ducks' Ondrej Kase (86) as they battle for the puck by the goal during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Energized Ducks even Western finals, beat Predators 5-3

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg, right, celebrates after scoring against Anaheim Ducks' Antoine Vermette, center, and goalie John Gibson during the first period of Game 1 in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Neal’s OT goal puts Preds past Ducks 3-2 to open West final

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano celebrates after scoring during the second period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Ducks eager for rematch with Rinne’s Predators in West final

By GREG BEACHAM - 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

Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators edge Blues 2-1, take 3-1 series lead

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

The Nashville Predators celebrate a goal by Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the first period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Preds pound Blackhawks 5-0 for 2-0 lead in 1st-round series

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2017, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, left, and Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game', in Chicago. Three-time Vezina Trophy finalist Pekka Rinne is considered the backbone of the Predators. Now the goaltender gets a third chance at the Chicago Blackhawks in the playoffs looking for a postseason highlight for his career. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Predators goalie Pekka Rinne excited to face Chicago again

By TERESA M. WALKER - 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

Nashville Predators' Viktor Arvidsson (38), and Filip Forsberg (9), both from Sweden, scuffle with San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns (88) and Paul Martin (7) in front of the net during second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Sissons, Neal each score twice as Predators sink Sharks 7-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, stops a shot as Calgary Flames right wing Troy Brouwer (36) looks for the rebound during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Rinne leads Predators past Flames 3-1

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), from Sweden, pursues Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, who skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 16, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Viktor Arvidsson scores as Predators buck OT trend to beat Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) celebrates after teammate James Neal, not shown, scored against the Winnipeg Jets during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 13, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-4. Defending for the Jets is Ben Chiarot (7). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Neal’s power-play goal in OT gives Predators win over Jets

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot blocks a shot by Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rinne stops 31 shots, Predators beat Oilers 2-0

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press