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The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the playoffs until their sixth season. Since then, they have consistently reached the postseason with 15 appearances in 25 seasons. They reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2017 but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Predators are known for their raucous fanbase and atmosphere that often includes throwing a catfish onto the ice and regularly involves country music stars. 

Canucks Survive Game 3 With 2-1 Win, Take 2-1 Series Lead
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It wasn’t always pretty. In fact, it almost never was. But when playing on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against a team that likes to grind it out, that’s exactly what the Vancouver Canucks did on Friday night in Nashville. Vancouver clipped the Predators 2-1, withstanding near-constant pressure as the third period rolled along, including some breathtaking close calls in the final minutes.  Canucks Capitalize on Precious Opportunities For those who like their hockey fast paced and replete with scoring opportunities, this was the polar opposite, at least for the first two periods. Despite only 12 attempts on…

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Predators – Game 3
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The Vancouver Canucks take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight for Game 3 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (1P) CANUCKS at PREDATORS (1WC) Western Conference First Round, Game 3 7:30 p.m. ET; MAX, TBS, BSSO, TVAS2, SN Best-of-7 series tied, 1-1 Canucks projected lineup Pius Suter — J.T. Miller — Brock Boeser Nils Hoglander — Elias Pettersson — Conor Garland Dakota Joshua — Elias Lindholm — Ilya Mikheyev Phillip Di Giuseppe — Teddy Blueger — Sam Lafferty Quinn Hughes — Filip…

Former New York Islanders in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and there isn’t much for the New York Islanders to be happy about. Of course, they are still in the playoff race, but they are down 2-0 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and optimism is running short. Now seems to be a good time to look at some former Islanders who had regular-season success and are chasing the Stanley Cup. John Tavares John Tavares, the player who left the Islanders as a free agent to play for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, is again in the playoffs. He has had…

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2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
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Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

 

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Predators FAQ

What year were the Nashville Predators founded?

The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise.

When did the Nashville Predators play their first game?

The Predators played their first game on Oct. 10, 1998, versus the Florida Panthers and lost 1-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Nashville Predators?

John Hynes is the current head coach for the Nashville Predators.