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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shakes hands with New York Islanders right wing Leo Komarov (47) after an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Three storylines heading into Capitals training camp

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, back, calls over officials to issue a coach's challenge on a goal scored by Colorado Avalanche center Colin Wilson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Denver. The goal was denied after review. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Peter Laviolette prepares to navigate shortened training camp as new Capitals coach

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this May 7, 2017, file photo, then-Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, center left, and associated coach Kevin McCarthy, center right, talk during Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in Nashville, Tenn. Kevin McCarthy joined Peter Laviolette's Washington Capitals coaching staff as expected Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, continuing the pair's partnership that has lasted for more than 15 years. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) **FILE**

Capitals hire Peter Laviolette’s longtime assistant Kevin McCarthy

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette watches the action in an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Capitals to hire Peter Laviolette to be next coach

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette answers questions during a news conference Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette, who won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, as coach on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, FIle)

Capitals hire Stanley Cup-winning coach Peter Laviolette

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes talks to reporters after an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Newark, N.J. The Nashville Predators have hired former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as the third coach in franchise history hours after firing Peter Laviolette. The Predators announced the hiring Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, 2020, before a morning skate. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Preds GM makes rare mid-season coaching change hiring Hynes

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators celebrate an empty net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. The Predators won, 3-0. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Coach lightens Preds’ mood, wears bull’s head for road wins

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates his goal with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Deep roster from savvy moves opens wide window for Predators

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, left, makes a stick save of a redirected shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Predators clinch playoff spot with 4-2 win over Avalanche

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this c, Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi, of Switzerland, plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators named Josi as the eighth captain in the franchise's history on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. He replaces Mike Fisher who retired last month. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators name defenseman Roman Josi as 8th captain all-time

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Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19), of Sweden, shoots the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) for a goal during the first period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday, June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Malkin, Rinne among contenders in wide-open Conn Smythe race

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, reaches to make a stop against the Pittsburgh PenguinsGame 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Gregory Shamus/Pool Photo via AP)

Predators rout Penguins climb back into Stanley Cup Final

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

FILE - In this May 7, 2017, file photo, Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, top left, talks with assistant coach Kevin McCarthy during the team's 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Nashville, Tenn. Laviolette is just the third coach since the NHL split its playoffs between conferences in 1994 to take three different teams to a conference final, joining Ken Hitchcock (Dallas, Philadelphia and St. Louis) and Darryl Sutter (Chicago, Calgary and Los Angeles). If the Predators get past Anaheim in the Western Conference finals, which start Friday night, he would be the first in that span to take three different teams to the Stanley Cup Finals. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Peter Laviolette too busy coaching Preds to ponder history

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

In this May 7, 2017, photo, Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates after scoring the winning goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Nashville, Tenn. Johansen is the big center the Predators brought in with their first big trade of 2016, lost in all the attention focused on the acquisition of defenseman P.K. Subban. Johansen has been a key piece in Nashville's run to the franchise's first ever berth in the Western Conference finals. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds’ 1st big trade of 2016 paying off for team, Johansen

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) congratulates teammates as they leave the ice after defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators lead the series 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

With Laviolette, Preds find offensive payoff in postseason

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 center Cody Bass (16) is congratulated after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey preseason game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The goal gave the Predators a 4-3 win. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators extend coach Laviolette’s deal through 2020-2021

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Predators introduce Laviolette to Nashville fans

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

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)

Laviolette likes his opportunity with Predators

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press