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Predators reload with young talent and new veterans for 2017-18 season
Photo by Taylor Stephenson / Lifestyles Editor When the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs began, the Nashville Predators found themselves in a tough spot. Not only were they the eighth seed in the western conference, but they were also the last of the 16 teams that qualified for the postseason. Add in the fact that they had …
Predators’ captain Fisher announces retirement from NHL
Photo by Tayhlor Stephenson / Lifestyles Editor Nashville Predators Captain Mike Fisher announced his retirement yesterday in a heartfelt letter to Predators fans that was published in the Tennesseean. Fisher, a 17-year National Hockey League veteran, began his career with the Ottawa Senators in 1999 after being drafted in the second round (44th overall). In his …
Preds’ season comes to an end in Game 6 defeat to Pittsburgh
Photo by Tayhlor Stephenson / Assistant Lifestyles Editor The Nashville Predators returned to Bridgestone Arena on Sunday night with hopes of extending their postseason run with a Game 6 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After nearly 58 minutes of scoreless skating, the Preds fell just short of the Stanley Cup in a heartbreaking 2-0 defeat. …
Predators dominate on home ice, defeat Penguins 5-1 in Game 3
Photo courtesy of predators.nhl.com The Nashville Predators returned to Music City this weekend to host their first ever Stanley Cup Final game. They had more success than they could have asked for, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins by a final score of 5-1 to cut the series deficit to 2-1. The scoring started early in the first …
Preds fall in Anaheim, Ducks even series at 1-1
Photo courtesy of predators.nhl.com In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Nashville Predators gave up their 1-0 series lead by losing to the Anaheim Ducks by a final score of 5-3. Still working off the momentum of winning Game 1, the Predators took the early lead in the game when Ryan Johansen netted the first …
Predators defeat Ducks in OT for 1-0 lead in Western Conference Finals
Photo Courtesy of predators.nhl.com After defeating the St. Louis Blues in six games, the Nashville Predators defeated the Anaheim Ducks in overtime by a score of 3-2 for their first Western Conference Final game in franchise history. A physical game throughout, the Preds found themselves down early after a goal from the Duck’s Jakob Silfverberg at …