Neal gets video tribute, huge ovation in return to Nashville
Golden Knights forward, who played three seasons for Predators, applauded in return
ByNHL.com @NHLdotcom
The ovation for Vegas Golden Knights forward James Neal in his return to Nashville was the real deal.
Neal was back at Bridgestone Arena for the first time since being selected by the NHL's newest team during the expansion draft this offseason. Fans gave him a thunderous ovation. Neal spent three seasons in Nashville, including the franchise's first-ever trip to the Stanley Cup Final last season. The team played a video tribute to Neal on the scoreboard and he responded with a wave to acknowledge the crowd. The entire Predators bench stood and tapped their sticks in salute to their former teammate. In a game full of storylines including two of the Western Conference's best teams facing off and brothers P.K. Subban and Malcolm Subban playing against each other for the first time, the fans didn't forget about Neal. Earlier this season, Neal scored the first goal in Golden Knights history.
