SMASHVILLE Scope: Saros for Vezina

The 2022-23 season came to an end for the Nashville Predators this week, and what an eventful week it was.
Here's everything you missed in SMASHVILLE and a look at what's to come:

Supporting Covenant School

The Nashville Predators Foundation empowered by SmileDirectClub auctioned off autographed Predators jerseys with a Covenant School patch during the final two home games on April 13 and 14. They were able to raise over $34,000 with proceeds benefiting the Caring for Covenant Fund, Daystar Counseling Ministries and our first responders.
The Predators, the Preds Foundation and Tennessee Lottery also brought 200 teachers and their families to the game on April 13 against the Minnesota Wild to be recognized and to send support to the teaching community following the tragedy at the Covenant School. Fans were invited to write cards to local teachers that will be delivered during Teachers Appreciation Week on May 8-12.

Saros for Vezina

Take a look at why Juuse Saros deserves a spot as a Vezina Trophy finalist this summer at the 2023 NHL Awards, hosted right here in Music City.
Saros holds strong in several categories. First off, he had 63 starts during the 2022-23 season, one behind Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck for the most in the NHL. He is tied for sixth in save percentage at .919, and is seventh in wins with 33, making him the third goaltender in Predators history to record consecutive 30-win seasons. His League-leading 1,928 saves are 100 more than second-place Hellebuyck (1,807), and he's faced 116 more shots than the next-closest goaltender. On the penalty kill, Saros paces the NHL in saves with 297 and owns an .895 save percentage, the second-highest in the League.
Add it all up, and not only is it one of the finest seasons by a goaltender in Predators history, but worthy of Saros seeing his name as a Vezina Trophy finalist for the second consecutive campaign.
For more information on the statistical breakdown, click
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Glass for Masterton

Cody Glass was nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the Nashville Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
Glass earned the nomination thanks to his demonstration of "perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey" that helped him achieve success at the NHL level in the face of adversity. He has established career highs in goals (14), assists (21) and points (35) this season.
The Masterton Trophy winner is selected in a poll of all chapters of the PHWA at the end of the regular season. A grant from the PHWA is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, Minn., in the winner's name.
To learn more about the nomination, click
here
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New Mobile App

Designed by YinzCam and available for both iOS and Android devices, the new official Preds mobile app provides an immersive experience with features designed to enhance the fan experience.
Fans can toggle between Predators mode and Bridgestone Arena mode, get the latest team news and updates, check out player stats and game schedule and browse division/conference standings.
The app also provides SMASHVILLE Citizens in-depth, daily coverage of the club, including exclusive content such as game highlights, practice interviews, photo galleries and podcasts.
Fans attending all live events at Bridgestone Arena, including Preds games, will be able to easily manage their mobile tickets, place mobile orders for food and beverages, in addition to accessing discounts, loaded value and store their payment information. App users will also be eligible to receive push notifications at events offering special deals on food, beverages, merchandise and more.
The Predators app is available for download now in the App Store and on Google Play. So whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking to stay up-to-date with the team, be sure to download the new app of SMASHVILLE today.
To learn more about the app, click
here
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SMASHVILLE Open House

Join us at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, April 22 from 2-5 p.m. for your first chance to secure your seat location for the 2023-24 season. Test out your preferred seats, review benefits with Preds Team Members and secure your favorite location for all the action during the 25th Anniversary season.
All fans in attendance will have the chance to shoot on net for a chance to win two lower level full 2023-24 season tickets! Click here for contest rules.
SMASHVILLE Open House Also Features:
Fans DO NOT need a ticket to attend! Click
here
for details.

Milwaukee Admirals Update

The Predators AHL affiliate is set to play their final game of the regular season on Sunday against the Rockford IceHogs. The Ads faced the Iowa Wild on Wednesday, where a breakaway goal from Navrin Mutter secured Milwaukee's 3-1 win. In Friday's matchup, Joakim Kemell scored to send the game to overtime, but the Admirals ultimately fell 5-4 to the Chicago Wolves.
The Admirals are 41-23-(5)-2 with 89 points and stand just three points behind first-place Texas in the AHL's Central Division. The team has clinched a top-three seed in the playoffs and will avoid the play-in round.

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Save of the Week

Predators Official Podcast

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Preds forward Matt Duchene. He discusses getting hit by a puck on his ring finger on the left hand during a game on March 26 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Duchene said leading up to that play it was his third hand injury that week and at times couldn't even hold his stick. Duchene also talks about how he personally dealt with the moves made at the trade deadline. The hosts also discuss the last game of the season being the last ever game for David Poile as the General Manager of the Predators.

Coming Soon to Bridgestone Arena

April 16: New Edition: Legacy Tour
April 22: SMASHVILLE Open House
April 28: Grupo Firme ¡Hay Que Conectarla! Tour 2023
For tickets and more information, click
here
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