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Five candidates to replace Laviolette as Predators coach

Whomever comes in will have half a season to try to get the team back into the playoffs.

Rudi Schuller

Nashville Predators fire head coach Peter Laviolette

Laviolette is out as head coach after five-and-a-half years in Nashville.

Tommy McArdle

Corey Perry suspended five games for elbowing

The veteran right winger will also forfeit more than $40,000 of salary.

Rudi Schuller

What the 2020 Winter Classic meant to the NHL, Dallas and the southern hockey fan

The NHL's outsized Winter Classic in Dallas was a perfect celebration for and showcase of hockey fans down South, long treated as outcasts in our favorite northern sport.

Jace Mallory

Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry's hardly-worn Winter Classic jersey is up for auction

The auction listing takes care to note Perry's jersey was worn only in the game's first period.

Tommy McArdle

Dallas Stars' Corey Perry did the 'walk of shame' — and Twitter had a field day with it

Perry was ejected for elbowing Ryan Ellis.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Winter Classic 2020: Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry ejected for elbowing Ryan Ellis

The forward was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct and will have a hearing on Friday.

Jace Mallory

Predators vs. Stars final score: Dallas' Ben Bishop holds off Nashville in 2020 NHL Winter Classic

Sporting News tracked all the action from Cotton Bowl Stadium live on New Year's Day 2020.

Tommy McArdle

NHL Winter Classic 2020: 10 things to know about this year's game

The NHL's Winter Classic heads south for the first time on New Year's Day 2020.

Jace Mallory

NHL rumors 2020: Seven NHL players who could potentially be traded in January

The NHL's trade deadline falls on Feb. 24, but a few players could move teams well before then.

Lyle Richardson

2020 NHL Winter Classic: Ten things to do in Dallas as Stars host Predators

From fast food to family fun, here are 10 things to do or any budget while in Dallas, Texas for the 2020 NHL Winter Classic.

Jace Mallory

NHL Winter Classic 2020: Where is this year's game being played?

For the 12th time, the NHL will have an outdoor Winter Classic game. For the first time, the contest will be played in the south.

Jace Mallory

NHL Winter Classic 2020: TV channel, time, how to watch Stars vs. Predators

The 2020 NHL Winter Classic is set for New Year's Day in Dallas' historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. Here's everything you need to know, including game time and TV channel information.

Jace Mallory

New York Islanders' Barry Trotz 'wasn’t a big fan' of Nashville Predators' Peter Laviolette late-game tactics

Nashville defeated the Islanders 8-3 on Tuesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Sporting News' NHL All-Decade team for the 2010s

The 2010s was quite a decade for the hockey and NHL universes. Zeroing in on the the starting lineup was not an easy task but Sporting News NHL staffers put their heads together and, after some deliberation, came to a consensus on who dominated the game for the past 10 years.

Jackie Spiegel

Dallas Stars dominate Nashville Predators in final meeting ahead of Winter Classic

The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators will meet next in the 2020 NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 1 at the Cotton Bowl.

Jace Mallory

New Jersey Devils' P.K. Subban receives standing ovation in return to Nashville

The Devils blueliner played in Nashville for three seasons from 2016-19.

Sammi Silber

Laviolette addresses allegations of sending players out to fight

The alleged incident with Leino dates back to 2011.

Sammi Silber

Viktor Arvidsson injury update: Nashville Predators forward out 4-6 weeks

The 26-year-old forward was hurt after being checked by Robert Bortuzzo in Nashville's 4-2 win over St. Louis on Sunday.

Sammi Silber

St. Louis Blues' Robert Bortuzzo suspended four games for cross-checking Viktor Arvidsson

Bortuzzo cross-checked Arvidsson twice while in the crease.

Sammi Silber

Nathan MacKinnon injury update: Colorado Avalanche forward expected to play Saturday

MacKinnon, 24, sat out the final period of Thursday's 9-4 win over Nashville.

Jace Mallory

Winter Classic 2020: Dallas Stars' jerseys showcase tradition of Texas hockey

The Winter Classic is set for Jan. 1, 2020 at 1 p.m.

Jackie Spiegel

Nashville Predators unveil Winter Classic jerseys to widely-mixed reviews

The 2020 Winter Classic sweaters pay tribute to one of the town's first-ever hockey teams.

Sammi Silber

Matthew Tkachuk's brilliant OT winner completes Calgary Flames' improbable comeback

The Flames rallied from 4-1 down in the third period to steal the victory in Nashville.

Jace Mallory

Nashville Predators sign Roman Josi to 8-year extension

Josi, 29, becomes the third-highest paid defenseman in the NHL with him 8-year, $9.059 million AAV extension.

Jace Mallory

Duchene leaves game with lower body injury

The 28-year-old played his final shift of Thursday's game with 3:27 remaining in the second period and didn't return to the bench for the third period.

Rudi Schuller

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

Predators lock up Colton Sissons

The two sides avoided an arbitration hearing that had been scheduled for July 26.

Tommy McArdle

Former NHL player Greg Johnson dies

The Predators grabbed Johnson in the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft, and he served as the team's alternate captain or captain for six seasons.

Arthur Weinstein

The best & worst NHL UFA signings

Some teams made some good moves to shore up their rosters, while others made additions that could be considered risky — or even downright bad.

Lyle Richardson

Predators add Matt Duchene, gain depth at center

The 28-year-old center had 31 goals and 70 points in 73 games split between Ottawa and Columbus this season.

Murray Pam

Matt Duchene to the Predators

Nashville will offer a contract with an $8 million average annual value to the center.

Alexis Mansanarez

NHL free agency rumors: Matt Duchene meeting with Canadiens, Predators

The pending unrestricted free agent met with Montreal on Wednesday and will meet with Nashville on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Sammi Silber

Devils trade for P.K. Subban

Subban, the 2013 Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, helped lead the Predators to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017.

Arthur Weinstein

Leafs, Canucks interested in P.K. Subban

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just one team that has reached out to the Nashville Predators in regards to acquiring their star defenceman. Vancouver is said to also be a potential suitor.

Sammi Silber

Who's next? Raptors, Blues championships leave 41 pro teams still looking for first title

We ranked all the pro sports teams without a championship based on their likelihood of becoming the next team to win its first title.

Bill Bender

NHL playoffs 2019: John Klingberg's series-clinching OT goal brings Stars closer to losing first-round pick

The Stars are headed to the second round but the ramifications of February's trade for Mats Zuccarello are showing.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Top line pushes Stars past Predators in Game 5

After getting another solid effort from its top forwards, Dallas is one win away from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Playoffs 2019: Predators' Pekka Rinne prevents Stars from series lead with multiple point-blank saves

Rinne covered all sides of the net to keep the game knotted until Nashville scored the go-ahead score.

Matt Hornick

Smith ties Dallas-Nashville series with OT goal

Smith now has three game-winning goals for his career in the postseason.

Matt Hornick

Simmonds leaves game

Simmonds came over to the Predators at the trade deadline.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Western Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Western Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Stars rookie Miro Heiskanen nets two goals in first postseason game

Heiskanen only need two shots to give Dallas a 2-1 lead.

Matt Hornick

Dickinson sees stars

Dickinson returned to the game in the next period.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Predators vs. Stars first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Murray Pam

Predators sign defenseman Dante Fabbro to entry-level contract

Fabbro was the Predators' first-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft.

Mark Suleymanov

Jets clinch postseason berth behind Connor, Hayes

Both Connor and Hayes notched four points in Saturday's win as the Jets clinched their second straight postseason appearance.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

Q&A with the ever-entertaining J.R.

Never shy, Jeremy Roenick provides musings on everything from the NHL trade deadline to how he would love to be a part of the Hurricanes' postgame celebrations.

Jackie Spiegel

Blake Wheeler makes Jets' history in win over Golden Knights

Wheeler notched his second consecutive 50-assist season in the Jets' win on Tuesday.

Matt Hornick

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron scores twice in return

The Bruins' veteran forward scored twice and added two assists in his first game since Nov. 16.

Conor Roche

Ex-teammates Ryan, Turris fight as Senators defeat Predators in OT

The Senators fought off the Predators and Bobby Ryan fought off Kyle Turris in Monday's 4-3 OT win.

Mark Suleymanov

Feeling the Blues: St. Louis finally scores but loses to Nashville in Berube's coaching debut

St. Louis continued its losing ways, but it did score its first goal in almost a week.

Jackie Spiegel

Predators' Jarnkrok nets hat trick with three different types of goals in win

It had been a while since Calle Jarnkrok produced a multigoal game. He accomplished that Saturday with a hat trick via even-strength, power-play and short-handed goals.

Jackie Spiegel

Watch: Hot mic catches Preds' P.K. Subban in vulgar confrontation

P.K. Subban was blunt about why he did not want to fight fellow defenseman Nikita Zadorov in the Predators' victory over the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Mark Suleymanov

WATCH: Brad Marchand shows off his acting chops after high-sticking call against Predators

It's a new month, so there's a new Brad Marchand video to watch. In this latest installment, the Bruins winger shows off his acting skills.

Jackie Spiegel

Filip Forsberg's hat trick accounts for Predators' scoring in loss to Oilers

Filip Forsberg accounted for all three Nashville Predators goals in the team's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

Leon Draisaitl scores twice on his birthday in Oilers win

The now 23-year-old started the newest year of his life by scoring two goals.

Conor Roche

No Bull: Predators' coach Peter Laviolette dons postgame mask after losing bet

Nashville's coach is a man of his word, tossing on a bull head mask after his team swept a two-game trek through Alberta.

Jim Cerny

Jordin Tootoo announces retirement from NHL: 'I owe my life to this game'

Jordin Tootoo announced his retirement Friday after 13 seasons in the NHL. The first Inuk player to reach the league wants to work with Indigenous communities.

Jackie Spiegel

Pekka Rinne injury update: Predators goalie placed on IR, expected to miss a few games

The Vezina Trophy winner will be out for the next few games after a collision on Friday night.

Conor Roche

WATCH: Viktor Arvidsson scores highlight-reel goal against Islanders

In just his team's second game of the season, Predators winger may already have tallied the goal of the year.

Conor Roche

Stanley Cup odds, predictions, favorites for the 2018-19 NHL season

While the defending champion Washington Capitals remain mostly intact and ready to contend again in 2018-19, their odds of repeating a Stanley Cup run are slim.

AccuScore

NHL playoff predictions 2018-19: Preseason Stanley Cup picks from SN's experts

Sporting News' hockey experts sort through our preseason projections to pick which team is most likely to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup eight months from now.

Brandon Schlager

Central Division 2018-19 predictions: Jets keep Presidents' Trophy in division

Most agree: The road to the Stanley Cup in the West runs through Winnipeg or Nashville. But the Central Division is notorious for its turnover year to year, preseason projections be damned.

Brandon Schlager

Predators' Ryan Johansen, Ducks' Ryan Kesler continue offseason war of words

Ryan Kesler has the latest response in the long-standing feud with Nashville's Ryan Johansen

Alec Gearty

NHL offseason power rankings: Predators, Lightning still on top after dust settles

The Maple Leafs and Blues scored major points for their offseason moves. But sometimes, less is more, as shown by the teams at the very top of Sporting News' first 2018-19 power rankings.

Evan Sporer

'Did this actually happen?': Behind the scenes of June 29, 2016 — the craziest media day in NHL history

On June 29, 2016, 23 minutes changed the landscape of the NHL. The reporters and insiders who worked that day tell the story of one of the most hectic afternoons in hockey history.

Evan Sporer

NHL free agency rumors: John Tavares gets bagel-bribe to re-sign with Islanders

John Tavares will hear a number of pitches as to why he should sign with a certain team this week, but one local business owner is attempting to keep him in New York.

Evan Sporer

Predators GM Poile pens classy letter to former coach Trotz on Stanley Cup win with Capitals

"The hockey gods got it right" David Poile says about Barry Trotz finally hoisting the Stanley Cup.

Jim Cerny

NHL Rumor Roundup: How much different will the Penguins look in 2018-19?

Big names like Phil Kessel and Kris Letang have been floated in trade speculation after the Penguins' three-peat fell short. More likely, Jim Rutherford's roster tweaks will be smaller.

Lyle Richardson

Winnipeg junior football president resigns over racially insensitive post about P.K. Subban

A junior football team president in Winnipeg resigned after a writing a racially insensitive Facebook post about the Predators' P.K. Subban.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets crush Predators in Game 7 on way to first-ever West finals

The Jets eliminated the Presidents' Trophy-winning Predators in decisive fashion with a 5-1 win in Thursday's Game 7. Winnipeg advanced to the conference finals for the first time in franchise history.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Scheifele sets record with seven road goals in single series

Mark Scheifele scored twice in Game 7 to help the Winnipeg Jets into the Western Conference finals.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets fans flood streets to celebrate Game 7 win

Jets fans took to the streets of Winnipeg to celebrate their first trip to the Western Conference finals in franchise history

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets, Predators couldn't get any closer entering Game 7

One of the most entertaining series of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs will conclude on Thursday, when the Jets and Predators play Game 7 at Bridgestone Arena.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Forsberg, Arvidsson each score twice to lift Predators to Game 6 victory

Filip Forsberg's puckhandling skills were on full display in Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2018: Rinne blanks Jets, top line delivers as Predators force Game 7

The Nashville Predators staved off elimination with a 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 6.

John Arlia

Already toast of hockey, Golden Knights' success story deserves wider audience

The Golden Knights, an ultimate sports underdog story, are four wins away from playing for the Stanley Cup. For whatever reason, the magnitude of what Vegas has accomplished has not fully registered.

Rob Mixer

Lady Antebellum faces music for botching anthem before Jets-Preds in Nashville

The country super group knows it messed up, mostly because Twitter wasn't going to let it slide.

Tom Gatto

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Connor dishes sweet assist to go with two goals in Game 5

Jets rookie forward Kyle Connor broke out offensively in Game 5 to help push Winnipeg into a big lead.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' top-six does heavy lifting, dominates Game 5 against Predators

The Winnipeg Jets dominated Game 5, defeating the Jets 6-2 and taking a 3-2 series lead.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators fans christen Game 5 with Cinco de Mayo-themed catfish

An enterprising Predators fan got in the holiday spirit when it came to dressing up a catfish to throw on the ice for Game 5 of Nashville's series against the Jets.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators' Pekka Rinne makes remarkable, accidental knob save

Pekka Rinne used the knob of his stick to make his latest highlight reel save.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators tighten up defensively, defeat Jets in Game 4

The Winnipeg Jets can jump out two a two-game lead in their second-round series with another victory on home ice against the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets erase three-goal deficit, storm back to defeat Predators 7-4 in Game 3

The Winnipeg Jets return to home ice against the Nashville Predators for Game 3 of their second-round series. The Jets have yet to lose at MTS Centre in the 2018 playoffs.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: 'S— happens,' Byfuglien says of Jets' Game 3 comeback

Dustin Byfuglien gave a colorful answer during a postgame interview after the Jets staged a big comeback victory against the Predators in Game 3.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Rinne 'probably should have thrown my mask' on game-winning goal

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne felt the refs should have stopped play prior to the Winnipeg Jets scoring the winning goal in Game 3.

Evan Sporer

Carrie Underwood performs flawless national anthem before Predators game

Carrie Underwood earned rave reviews as she performed the national anthem before Game 2 of the Predators' 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL Mixed Bag: Pound for pound, Jets vs. Predators living up to heavyweight billing

Sunday's Game 2 was a showcase of high-level, out-of-this-world hockey from two dynamic and loaded teams that simply don’t want to cede one inch to the other. How long will this bout last?

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: Titans' lineman turns catfish into beer luge at Predators game

The Nashville Predators had a number of guests at Bridgestone Arena for Game 2 against the Winnipeg Jets, including raucous Titans offensive lineman and a local hero.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators take Game 2, tie series thanks to Fiala's double OT winner

The Predators came out on top after two overtimes, tying the Round 2 series at 1-1 before heading up to Winnipeg.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Hellebuyck shines as opportunistic Jets steal Game 1 against Predators

Hellebuyck made 47 saves as the Jets won Game 1 of their second-round series against the Predators 4-1 on Friday.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Predators vs. Jets second-round series

Everything to know about the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers, Toby Enstrom return to practice

The Winnipeg Jets had two key pieces back on the ice in a full capacity on Tuesday, a good indication they could both be ready for the start of the second round.

Evan Sporer

Predators, Jets thriller a reminder of broken NHL playoff format

Some of the best possible playoff matches will take place in the opening rounds of the NHL playoffs, depriving fans of the best possible conference finals.

Evan Sporer

NHL Playoffs 2018: Nathan MacKinnon has P.K. Subban's respect, vote for MVP

P.K. Subban told Nathan MacKinnon after Game 6 that he deserves the Hart Trophy.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Legend of Andrew 'Hamburglar' Hammond grows as Avalanche force Game 6

Andrew Hammond, he of "Hamburglar" fame, gave up one goal (which was debatable) on 45 shots in his first playoff start since 2015 to help the Avalanche extend their season at least one more game.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators' Ryan Hartman suspended one game for head shot

Nashville forward Ryan Hartman meets with the NHL's Department of Player Safety Thursday for his hit to the head of Colorado's Carl Soderberg in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Jim Cerny

NHL playoffs 2018: Avalanche to start third-string goalie Andrew Hammond in Game 5

Andrew Hammond, he of "Hamburglar" fame, will make his first playoff start since 2015 Friday after injuries to Jonathan Bernier and Semyon Varlamov in the Colorado crease.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Capitals combat history, circumstance entering pivotal Game 3

The Capitals have been the better team in their first-round series against the Blue Jackets, yet trail 0-2. They now face a razor-thin margin for error or else risk elimination.

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: Barrie says 'maybe you take some runs at guys' after Johansen not penalized

No supplemental discipline is coming to the Predators Ryan Johansen for a hit on the Avalanche's Tyson Barrie, leaving the defenseman upset with the league's decision.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Zadorov scores on Avalanche first postseason shot

Playing in his first career playoff game, Nikita Zadorov scored on his — and his team's — first shot against Nashville's Pekka Rinne on Thursday night.

Jim Cerny

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Predators vs. Avalanche first-round series

Everything to know about the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Stanley Cup picks, predictions from SN's experts

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each 2018 playoff series, predict the eventual conference champions and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Brandon Schlager

Jets' Kyle Connor quietly makes most of second chance

A subpar training camp landed Kyle Connor in the minor league; but now he approaches 30 goals as a top-line winger in Winnipeg.

Sammi Silber

NHL playoffs 2018: Four reasons the Predators are better equipped to win the Stanley Cup

The Predators won't be content with winning the Presidents' Trophy a year after falling two wins short of a Stanley Cup. This year, they're coming for the whole thing — and are even more dangerous than before.

Andrew Hirsh

Eichel's five assists tie Sabres' record in win against Predators

Jack Eichel's five assists against Nashville tied Buffalo's single-game franchise record.

Predators sign top prospect Eeli Tolvanen for more playoff firepower

There's a ton of hype around the 18-year-old Finnish sensation, who torched the Kontinental Hockey League and set teenage scoring records. How can he help the Predators in their Stanley Cup quest?

Brandon Schlager

Winnipeg Jets clinch playoff berth with shootout win over Predators

Mark Scheifele scored the only goal in the shootout to give Winnipeg a 5-4 win and its first trip to the playoffs since the 2014-15 season.

John Arlia

'It was all me' -- Jets' captain Wheeler blames self for fight with teammate Chiarot

Winnipeg's captain explains how he and Ben Chiarot "hugged it out" after Saturday's practice scuffle

Jim Cerny

Fight breaks out in Jets practice between Blake Wheeler, Ben Chiarot

Jets captain Blake Wheeler was asked to leave practice Saturday after a skirmish with teammate Ben Chiarot.

Brandon Schlager

Auston Matthews scores in return as Leafs rout Predators

Auston Matthews scored a pretty second-period goal upon his return from a shoulder injury that kept him out of Toronto's lineup for 10 games.

Rudi Schuller

Matthews, Zaitsev both back for Maple Leafs against Predators

The Maple Leafs star has missed 10 games with a shoulder injury.

Jim Cerny

Tolvanen expected to join Predators following season with Jokerit of KHL

Nashville Predators top prospect Eeli Tolvanen could be coming to North America as soon as Friday if his KHL season comes to an end.

Evan Sporer

Predators clinch NHL's first playoff berth, but that could be just the beginning of historic season

Nashville beat Colorado 4-2 Friday to seal a fourth consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

John Arlia

Jets goaltender Hutchinson leaves game with upper-body injury

Hutchinson played just eight minutes and gave up three goals Tuesday against the Predators.

John Arlia

Ryan Johansen records Gordie Howe Hat Trick as Predators extend win streak to 10

Ryan Johansen scored a goal, registered an assist and fought Ryan Kesler in the Predators' 4-2 win Thursday.

John Arlia

Predators' Mike Fisher scores in first game back from retirement

Nashville's former captain made a splash in his comeback, scoring the Predators first goal of the game against Vancouver.

Kaylee Pofahl

Predators bring back former captain Mike Fisher for playoff push

Nashville is agreed to a one-year deal with their former captain on Monday ahead of the 3 p.m. trade deadline.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL trade deadline primer: Western Conference rumors, team needs, top targets

A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.

Evan Sporer

Winter Olympics 2018: Top NHL prospects take over men's hockey tournament

Future NHL players shined on Day 7 of the 2018 Winter Olympics in the men's hockey tournament.

Evan Sporer

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher: P.K. Subban 'came in here and tried to make it about P.K. Subban'

After the Predators defeated the Canadiens Saturday night, Brendan Gallagher was critical of former teammate P.K. Subban.

Evan Sporer

Subban returns to Montreal, criticizes Canadiens' organization, management

The Canadiens traded Subban for defenseman Shea Weber in 2016, and Subban made comments critical of Montreal's organization in an interview with Nick Kypreos on Saturday.

John Arlia

Hoffman spoils Turris' return to Ottawa with overtime winner

Turris played part of seven seasons with the Senators before being traded to the Predators in November.

John Arlia

Andersen gives standout performance in Leafs win over Nashville

Frederik Andersen stopped 44 shots in Toronto's victory over the Predators on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

Subban, Predators excited about Fisher's return

Mike Fisher's teammates can't wait for their former captain to return to the lineup.

Kaylee Pofahl

'I don't understand it': Predators coach Laviolette reacts to Filip Forsberg's suspension

Peter Laviolette was surprised by the severity of Filip Forsberg's suspension for his hit on Jimmy Vesey.

Kaylee Pofahl

Mike Fisher ends retirement, will rejoin Predators

Fisher retired following the Predators' run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.

John Arlia

P.K. Subban talks $10 million donation, 2017 playoff run on The Daily Show

P.K. Subban joined Trevor Noah on the Daily Show, discussing his donation to Montreal's Childrens Hospital and Nashville's 2017 Stanley Cup playoff run.

Kaylee Pofahl

2018 NHL Playoff Matchups: All-Star break comes with tight races in East, West

The NHL regular season ends in April, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

NHL schedule, Jan. 22-28: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Before breaking for the All-Star Game, the Lightning will have to fend off several contenders for the No. 1 overall spot, including a possible Stanley Cup finals preview.

Brandon Schlager

McDavid calls for NHL rule change after offside call costs Oilers in latest loss

The NHL's reigning MVP is not happy with the league's offside rule.

Jim Cerny

Granlund's hat trick leads Wild past Predators

Wild knocked off the Predators 4-2 on Friday in Minnesota.

Ryan Young

Wild's Dubnyk to return Friday against Preds

Alex Stalock started the past seven games for Minnesota while Devan Dubnyk nursed a lower body injury.

John Arlia

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

P.K. Subban joins Adidas Hockey in true Subban style

P.K. Subban and Adidas Hockey announced a new partnership on Monday in true Subban style.

Evan Sporer

Flames Morning Skate: Line combinations, starting goalie, scratches, news, notes vs Predators

Jaromir Jagr will make his return on Saturday night against the Predators.

Ryan Young

P.K. Subban scores from center ice on Canucks' Anders Nilsson

P.K. Subban adds to his highlight reel after beating the Canucks goaltender in the second period.

Alec Gearty

Kyle Turris blames Senators owner, not management, for contract impasse that led to trade

The Predators forward threw fuel onto the already smoldering flames engulfing his struggling former team Wednesday.

Alec Gearty

Viktor Arvidsson's biggest assist: Predators forward helps couple get engaged

Nashville's Viktor Arvidsson helped a fan pop the question before the Predators game.

Alec Gearty

Predators expertly troll Tennessee fans over false Jon Gruden rumors

The Predators couldn't pass up the opportunity to poke fun at the #GRUMORS social media circus in the middle of their game against the Avalanche.

Brandon Schlager

Predators' Kyle Turris scores in first game after being traded by Senators

Kyle Turris wasted no time introducing himself to Nashville with his first goal as a Predator.

Alec Gearty

Predators' David Poile keeps outsmarting his GM competition

What makes the Kyle Turris-Matt Duchene trade so interesting is the astute maneuvering by Predators general manager David Poile and staff in the years, months and weeks leading up to Nov. 5.

Adam Gretz

Senators reflect on 'great player and great person' Turris

After the three-way trade that brought Matt Duchene to Ottawa, Senators players reflect on losing Kyle Turris to Nashville.

Murray Pam

NHL trades: Contract impasse paves way for Kyle Turris to join Predators

Kyle Turris couln't get a contract extension worked out with the Ottawa Senators, but he did with the Nashville Predators, the final piece of the puzzle of a complicated three-way trade Sunday.

Jim Cerny

Matt Duchene trade: Winners, losers from the three-team blockbuster

At long last, Matt Duchene is out of Colorado. His new team, the Senators, got the best player but may not be better for it, while the Predators joined in as a third party and sent a clear win-now message in the process.

Brandon Schlager

Matt Duchene trade: Senators land Avalanche forward in three-team deal with Predators

Matt Duchene was traded to the Ottawa Senators in a three-team deal.

Evan Sporer

NHL Mixed Bag: Moving on from the Matt Duchene trade saga — finally

OK, now the NHL season really begins. Matt Duchene is traded, the Rangers seem to have course corrected and the Penguins and Oilers can start being good again any day now.

Rob Mixer

Matt Duchene trade: Turris' contract may have stopped deal with Avalanche, Senators, Predators

The Ottawa Senators were in discussions to acquire Matt Duchene Friday before the trade talks hit a snag.

Murray Pam

Matt Duchene rumors: Senators, Predators, Avs broke off three-team trade discussions

The reported trade would have sent Matt Duchene to the Senators and Kyle Turris to the Predators, but talks fell apart before a final deal could be agreed upon.

Brandon Schlager

Islanders' Tavares scores natural hat-trick against Predators

John Tavares scored three goals to lead the Islanders past Nashville, 6-2.

Alec Gearty

Out of obscurity, Predators learning to live in NHL spotlight

A run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final has put the Predators in the NHL spotlight, an unfamiliar position for the franchise.

Brian Sandalow

Predators blow three-goal lead, win 11-goal thriller

The Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers each held big leads on Tuesday night, with Filip Forsberg capping an 11-goal thriller.

Rudi Schuller

Predators prospect Eeli Tolvanen is lighting up the KHL, but will it last?

Drafted 30th overall in June, the 18-year-old wasn't expected to play in the KHL this season, let alone put up the gaudy stats that have some excited about his NHL prospects.

Adam Herman

Bruins' Brandon Carlo comes back from concussion ready for bigger role

A concussion cost Brandon Carlo his first taste of the playoffs last year. Fully recovered, the 20-year-old will be counted on to help the Bruins get back in 2017-18 as a critical piece of the defense corps.

Matt Kalman

Central Division 2017-18 predictions: Rising Stars, falling Blackhawks make for tight race

The Central no longer features a clear-cut favorite, meaning every team (outside the Avalanche) has a shot at the division crown. Easier said than done.

Brandon Schlager

Predators' Ryan Ellis to miss 4-6 months after undergoing knee surgery

The Nashville Predators will be without defenseman Ryan Ellis for the beginning of the 2017-18 season.

Evan Sporer

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