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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. 

Matt Duchene Trade Analyzed

At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators. The Predators were just coming off of their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final and the Senators were one goal away from meeting them there, taking the Pittsburgh Penguins to game seven in the Eastern Conference Final. The Colorado Avalanche, on the other hand, were coming off of their worst finish in franchise history with just 48 points. With the Senators and Predators looking for the missing pieces on their rosters to bolster their lineups and the Avalanche looking to retool…

Oilers Lose Hyman, Trade Talk, and Other NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers will have to play the rest of the playoffs without Zach Hyman, who was injured in Game 4. What is their plan moving forward? Meanwhile, one insider believes Evan Bouchard will be worth $10 million per season. Has his continued playoff excellence guaranteed him a massive extension? Will Jonathan Marchessault be open to a trade out of Nashville? Finally, is Marco Rossi available in trade from the Minnesota Wild? Oilers Lose Zach Hyman For the Season The Edmonton Oilers will have to play the remainder of their series with the Dallas Stars…

Today in Hockey History: May 22

Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned for the first time in a long while. Let’s begin our daily voyage back in time to relive all the best moments May 22 has provided over the years. Motown Memories May 22 has been very kind to the Detroit Red Wings over the years. In 1997, goaltender Mike Vernon recorded his fifth career playoff shutout, and second with the Red Wings, as they won 6-0 over the visiting Colorado…

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Filip Forsberg Trade Revisited

From the eighth seed in the Western Conference to the Stanley Cup Final, the Nashville Predators provided hockey fans with a wild ride through the 2017 NHL Playoffs. At the center of that playoff run was Filip Forsberg. Forsberg is just one of former general manager David Poile’s many great…

Today in Hockey History: May 4

Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowning of a champion, and broken records are among the big moments on this date. Let’s begin our daily journey to a galaxy not so…

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Golden Knights – 4/12/25

The Nashville Predators take on the Vegas Golden Knights tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (29-42-8) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (48-22-9) 10 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, SCRIPPS Predators projected lineup Michael Bunting — Ryan O’Reilly — Luke EvangelistaFilip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Zachary L’HeureuxJakub…

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Utah HC – 4/10/25

The Nashville Predators take on the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (28-42-8) at UTAH (36-30-12) 9 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, Utah16 Advertisement: 0:18 Predators projected lineup Michael Bunting — Ryan O’Reilly — Luke EvangelistaFilip Forsberg —…

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Predators – 4/6/25

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (37-30-9) at PREDATORS (27-41-8) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, TSN2, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj SlafkovskyEmil Heineman — Alex Newhook —…

 

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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.