The $160 million Nashville Arena (now known as Bridgestone Arena) opens with Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas.

The NHL Board of Governors grants a conditional franchise to Leipold Hockey Holdings, LLC.

Jack Diller is named the first president of the Nashville Predators

David Poile is named the first general manager in franchise history.

Barry Trotz is named Nashville's first head coach and Paul Gardner is named assistant coach.

Craig Leipold and Jack Diller unveil the saber-toothed tiger logo at the downtown First American building (now known as the Regions Center), the site of a discovery of saber-toothed tiger remains in August 1971.

The Ice Breaker Bash kicks off season ticket sales at Bridgestone Arena and attracts more than 12,000 hockey fans for three hours of hockey demonstrations, displays and interactive games.

Craig Leipold and Jack Diller unveil "Predators" as Nashville's team name (as selected by fans) at the Wildhorse Saloon in front of inaugural season-ticket holders and fans.

The National Hockey League officially announces the Nashville Predators as the 27th franchise in League history.

Brent Peterson is named an assistant coach.

The Predators select 26 players in the NHL Expansion Draft.

The Nashville Predators become the 27th NHL team to participate in the NHL Entry Draft. The Predators select David Legwand with the second overall pick.

Nashville signs free agent Tom Fitzgerald and names him the first captain in franchise history.

The Nashville Predators host the franchise's first NHL game versus the Florida Panthers. In front of a sellout crowd of 17,298, Ray Whitney scores the only goal of the 1-0 game and the Panthers' Kirk McLean earns the shutout.

The Nashville Predators defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2, netting the first victory in franchise history. Andrew Brunette - now Nashville's head coach - notches the first goal in franchise history at 5:12 in the first period.

Sergei Krivokrasov becomes the first Preds player to appear in an NHL All-Star Game. He participates on the World All-Stars team at Tampa Bay's Ice Palace.

The Predators open their practice facility at Centennial Sportsplex.

The Nashville Predators close out their inaugural season with a 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Predators draw a total of 664,000 (16,202, 94 percent capacity) and amass a 28-47-7 record.

The Predators open the 2000-01 season with a two-game series against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Saitama Super Arena outside of Tokyo, Japan. Both games end with a score of 3-1, with the Predators winning the first and the Penguins taking the second. The two games draw the two largest crowds ever to witness hockey games in Japan (13,849 for the first game, 13,426 for the second).

General Manager David Poile is one of three recipients of the 2001 Lester Patrick Award, an honor presented annually "for outstanding service to hockey in the United States."

The Predators unveil their first alternate jersey. The gold sweater features an animated saber-toothed tiger logo on the crest and a pair of tiger skulls on the shoulders, and is worn through the 2006-07 season.

Greg Johnson is named the second captain in team history. Scott Walker also wears the "C" on an interim basis (January 12-27) for Nashville in 2002-03.

The Nashville Predators host the 2003 NHL Entry Draft at Bridgestone Arena, and make 13 picks overall, including eight of the first 98 players selected in what has become known as the top-producing draft in NHL history. More than 13,000 fans attend the two-day event, which has an estimated economic impact of nearly $10 million on Middle Tennessee.

Jordin Tootoo makes his debut with Nashville, becoming the first player of Inuit descent to play in the NHL.

Scott Hartnell scores the 1,000th goal in Predators franchise history in OT against Anaheim.

For the first time since the team's inaugural season, Nashville sends players to the NHL All-Star Game. Kimmo Timonen (who was named to the game in 1999, but did not participate due to injury) and Tomas Vokoun both play for the Western Conference at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

On the penultimate day of the 2003-04 regular season, a loss by the Edmonton Oilers clinches the Predators' first-ever berth in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Predators head to Detroit to take on the top-seeded Red Wings in the franchise's first playoff game. Despite a goal off the stick of Adam Hall only 16 seconds into the game, Detroit claims a 3-1 win.

In the first home playoff game in team history, the Predators earn their first playoff victory, a 3-1 decision over Detroit.

The Predators announce the signing of free-agent forward Paul Kariya, the initial First-Team NHL All-Star to sign with Nashville.

In their second game of the 2005-06 season, the Predators win their first shootout, a 3-2 victory over Anaheim. Paul Kariya scores the game-deciding shootout goal against his former team.

Nashville defeats Calgary 9-4 at Bridgestone Arena for its 40th win of the 2005-06 season, the first 40-win season in franchise history. The Predators end the season with a record of 49-25-8 and lead the NHL with 32 home wins.

Paul Kariya nets a hat trick as part of a four-point game in Nashville's 6-3 win over Detroit in the team's 2005-06 regular-season finale. Kariya finishes the season with 31 goals and 85 points, the latter being a franchise record. Steve Sullivan also nets 31 goals, and he and Kariya become the first Predators to score 30 or more goals in a season.

Kimmo Timonen, who served as the Predators' fourth captain in team history during the season, represents Nashville in the 55th NHL All-Star Game in Dallas, while Head Coach Barry Trotz serves as an assistant coach for the Western Conference.

The Predators acquire Hall-of-Fame center Peter Forsberg from the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2007 stretch run.

With a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues, Nashville hits the 50-win mark for the first time in franchise history. The club ends the 2006-07 regular season with a record of 51-23-8 for a then-franchise-record 110 points.

The Sporting News announces its 2006-07 awards and Predators GM David Poile is named NHL Executive of the Year and Head Coach Barry Trotz is named Coach of the Year. Both honors are determined by a vote of their peers.

The "Our Team Nashville" rally is held to show support for keeping the Predators in Nashville.

Jason Arnott is named the fifth captain in franchise history.

David Legwand notches three points (1g-2a) in the third period of a 5-4 shootout win at Montreal. His first point (a goal) is the 302nd of his NHL career, moving him past Kimmo Timonen into sole possession of first place on the franchise's all-time scoring list.

Predators Holdings LLC., completes its purchase of the Nashville Predators and Powers Management (the company that operates Bridgestone Arena) for $193 million from Craig Leipold and takes control over the day-to-day operation of the Predators and Bridgestone Arena. The new ownership group introduces Ed Lang as the organization's President of Business Operations and David Poile as President of Hockey Operations/General Manager days later.

Captain Jason Arnott represents Nashville in the 56th NHL All-Star Game in Atlanta, and becomes the fourth Predator to represent the club in the mid-season classic.

Defenseman Shea Weber becomes the first Predators draft pick to represent the club in an All-Star Game.

Steve Sullivan becomes Nashville's first NHL award recipient, winning the Bill Masterton Trophy, given to the player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." Sullivan returns on Jan. 10, 2009, from a 23-month absence due to injury.

The Predators and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announce a multi-year naming rights and marketing partnership for the team's venue, naming it Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville defensemen Shea Weber (Canada) and Ryan Suter (United States) clash in the Gold Medal Game of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Weber's Canadian squad claims gold with a 3-2 overtime victory, with Suter earning silver while logging a game-high 31:31 of ice time. Weber is named to the Olympic All-Tournament Team.

Led by two tallies from J-P Dumont, the Preds score four-straight, third-period goals to claim a 4-1 victory over Chicago in Game 1 of the teams' Western Conference Quarterfinal Series. It is the first road playoff win in franchise history.

The Predators ownership group announces a change in the leadership of its board of directors, as Tom Cigarran became the club's new chairman.

Predators Head Coach Barry Trotz is named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, given annually to the NHL's top coach. It is the second time in franchise history someone from the organization is nominated for an NHL Award. One week later, General Manager David Poile is revealed as one of three finalists for the inaugural GM of the Year Award.

Predators appoint senior management team with the addition of Jeff Cogen as CEO and Sean Henry as President and COO.

Nashville receives more than 13 inches of rain over a two day-period destroying the Predators locker room. The city is declared a Federal Disaster Area and damages cost the city nearly $2 billion. The Predators begin renovations shortly after to prepare for the start of the 2010-11 season.

Shea Weber is named the sixth captain in franchise history.

Captain Shea Weber participates in his second-straight All-Star Game, forming a pairing with future Hall-of-Famer Nicklas Lidstrom to post a +6 rating while racking up four assists, becoming just the second defenseman in All-Star Game history to amass four helpers.

The Predators acquire center Mike Fisher from the Ottawa Senators for two draft picks. Fisher posts eight points in the club's final seven regular-season contests to help secure a playoff berth, then leads the team with six points in six games during their first playoff series victory in franchise history.

Brentwood, Tennessee, native and Predators' 2006 second-round pick Blake Geoffrion makes his NHL debut, becoming the first Tennessee native, and first fourth-generation NHLer to appear in the League. He scores his first goal two games later at Edmonton, and becomes the youngest player in franchise history to notch a hat trick in his 11th career game on March 20 at Buffalo.

General Manager David Poile is the first of four in the organization to earn a nomination for the 2011 NHL Awards, becoming the finalist for the GM of the Year Award in each of its first two years of existence. Two days later, Pekka Rinne is nominated for the Vezina Trophy, followed by Shea Weber being named a finalist for the Norris Trophy three days later. Head Coach Barry Trotz caps the parade to Las Vegas with his second-straight Jack Adams nomination four days later, giving Nashville the second-most nominees at the Awards show.

Nashville's "spring of firsts" begins as Jerred Smithson scores at 1:57 of extra time to lift the Predators to a 4-3 victory at the Honda Center in Anaheim. It is the Predators' first playoff overtime victory, first Game 5 victory and first time winning three games in a playoff year. Two nights later in Game 6, the Predators top the Ducks 4-2 at Bridgestone Arena to win their first playoff series in franchise history.

Predators rookie forward Matt Halischuk ends Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals at 14:51 of double overtime, putting a shot over Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo's glove for a 2-1 win at Rogers Arena. The win ties the series at one game apiece.

The Nashville Predators play their first game in the month of May before a sellout crowd of 17,113 at Bridgestone Arena.

The Preds unveil their new home jersey for the upcoming 2011-12 season. The new jerseys feature a prominent gold color scheme, a redesign of the Pred Head logo and a new guitar pick shoulder patch.

On his 29th birthday, goaltender Pekka Rinne signs a seven-year, $49 million contract, then proceeds to shut out the Phoenix Coyotes that night, stopping 35 shots in a 3-0 victory.

The franchise plays its 1,000th regular-season game against the Montreal Canadiens. David Poile becomes the first general manager in NHL history to record 1,000 games with two separate franchises (Washington from 1982-97) while Barry Trotz becomes just the fourth coach to spend 1,000 games behind the bench of a single franchise.

The Nashville Predators/Bridgestone Arena and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announce a five-year extension of the naming rights for Bridgestone Arena, keeping the Bridgestone brand name on Nashville's downtown arena through 2019.

The defensive duo of Shea Weber and Ryan Suter represent the Predators at the 2012 All-Star Game.

The Predators announce the results of a study which found the team and Bridgestone Arena generate an annual economic impact of approximately $410 million and support more than 2,350 jobs annually.

Nashville records the 500th regular-season victory in club history with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. The Predators hit the milestone in 1,062 games, the fewest in the post-1990 expansion era. David Poile becomes the first GM to guide two separate clubs to 500 wins, and Barry Trotz becomes just the fifth bench boss to post 500 wins with a single team.

With a 2-1 victory at Bridgestone Arena, the Predators eliminate the Detroit Red Wings in five games in their Western Conference Quarterfinal Series. Not only is it the shortest series victory in franchise record (at the time), but marks the first postseason win over the team long looked to as the king of the Central Division. It also made the Predators the only team in the Western Conference to advance to the second round in both 2011 and 2012.

For the second consecutive season, four members of the organization are finalists at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. Mike Fisher becomes the second award winner in franchise history, earning the NHL Foundation Award, which recognizes an NHL player who "applies the core values of hockey - commitment, perseverance and teamwork - to enrich the lives of people in his community." Both Pekka Rinne (Vezina) and Shea Weber (Norris) are finalists for awards given to the top players at their respective positions for the second-straight year, while David Poile is nominated for the GM of the Year Award for the third-straight campaign.

The Nashville Predators announce the formation of the Nashville Predators Alumni Association.

Bridgestone Arena officially opens the SoBro entrance at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Demonbreun, one of several stages of renovations done to continually improve patrons' experiences in the building. The SoBro entrance is home to Tavern '96 (now known as Pete & Terry's Tavern), Bridgestone Arena's first outside-accessible restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating, food and more than 60 beer options.

Spearheaded by the generosity of Predators Captain Shea Weber and goaltender Pekka Rinne, the Predators Foundation announces the rebranding of the Nashville Predators Pediatric Cancer Fund at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt to the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund. As part of the 365 Fund, Weber and Rinne purchase two suites at Bridgestone Arena to host patients and families from the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

The Nashville Predators and Scott Hamilton announce the formation of the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy at Ford Ice Center. The Olympic Gold Medalist serves as active principal in the academy, helping develop the curriculum for learn-to-skate and figure skating programs.

Peter Laviolette, a Stanley Cup winner with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, is named the franchise's second head coach. Kevin McCarthy also joins the organization as an assistant coach.

Phil Housley, the all-time leading scorer among U.S.-born NHL defensemen and Hockey Hall of Famer, is named an assistant coach.

Ten months after the Nashville Predators and Metro Nashville Government broke ground on the new recreation center and ice rink development at Global Mall at the Crossings in Antioch, Tennessee, Ford Ice Center officially opens for business. Ford Ice Center, named in partnership with Mid-South Ford Dealers, is a component of a public-private partnership between the Nashville Predators and Metro to help continue the growth of hockey and all forms of recreational ice skating in Middle Tennessee.

In a press conference at Bridgestone Arena that included National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Predators CEO Jeff Cogen and Bridgestone Americas President and CEO Gary Garfield, the NHL announces the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena will host the 2016 NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 30 and 31, 2016.

Former Nashville Predators forward Peter Forsberg is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Swede was acquired by the Predators before the 2006-07 playoff run and played 22 games with the Preds.

Predators General Manager David Poile wins his 1,171st game as an NHL general manager in Nashville's 3-2 shootout win over Boston, moving him past Harry Sinden and into second place in all-time victories by a general manager, trailing only Glen Sather.

After securing the best record in the NHL at the midpoint of the season on Jan. 10, the Nashville Predators coaching staff - led by Head Coach Peter Laviolette - represent the club at the 2015 All-Star Weekend. They are joined by Shea Weber, making his fourth consecutive All-Star Weekend appearance, and rookie Filip Forsberg. Pekka Rinne is also named, but does not participate due to injury. Weber wins the Hardest Shot Competition with a 108.5 mph blast, while Forsberg becomes the first Pred to score in an All-Star Game, tallying twice for Team Toews.

Bridgestone Arena is named the 2014 Arena of the Year by Pollstar Magazine, an industry-leader in concert industry and sports and entertainment news. This marks the first time that Bridgestone Arena has taken home the top venue honor after being nominated 11 times, including in each of the past eight years, and the first time a building not in California or New York has won the award since its inception in 1989.

For the third time in five seasons, goaltender Pekka Rinne is named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy after tying for second in the NHL in wins (41), ranking third in goals-against average (2.18) and seventh in save percentage (.923). Twelve days later, Head Coach Peter Laviolette is named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award for the second time in his career after leading the club back to the playoffs in his first season behind the team's bench.

Bridgestone Arena is named the Venue of the Year by the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) during the annual Honors and Awards Ceremony.

In the blockbuster trade of the 2015-16 season, the Predators acquire their long-coveted No. 1 center in All-Star, 30-goal, 70-point man Ryan Johansen. To get Johansen, the Predators send promising young defenseman Seth Jones to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The city of Nashville and the Predators host what is widely regarded as the most successful All-Star Weekend in League history. In addition to an outdoor concert series, the red carpet is attended by tens of thousands and picture-perfect weather, the game is played as a 3-on-3 tournament for the first time ever. The economic impact on the city is estimated at more than $25 million.

After staving off elimination with a 3-1 victory over Anaheim in Game 6 of their First Round series two nights earlier, the Predators participate in - and win - their first Game 7 in franchise history, topping the Pacific Division-winning Ducks, 2-1, at the Honda Center to advance to the Second Round for the third time in franchise history.

In Game 3 of their Second Round series, the Predators and San Jose Sharks play the longest game in franchise history, with Nashville prevailing on a Mike Fisher goal 11:12 into triple overtime.

Facing elimination on home ice for the second consecutive series in Game 6 of their Round Two series with San Jose, the Preds receive a goal from rookie Viktor Arvidsson at 2:03 of overtime to again force Game 7, the longest playoff run in franchise history at that time.

Then-captain Shea Weber wins the 2016 Mark Messier Leadership Award at the NHL Awards, becoming the third player in franchise history to win an NHL Award. Weber is personally selected by Messier for the award.

In the biggest transaction in franchise history and one of the largest one-for-one player trades in NHL history, the Predators acquire Norris Trophy-winning defenseman P.K. Subban from the Montreal Canadiens for captain Shea Weber.

Forward Mike Fisher is named the seventh captain in franchise history after being a full-time alternate captain for the four previous seasons.

In an ongoing effort to give fans, players and performers the best possible facilities and atmosphere, Bridgestone Arena completes another renovation of more than $6 million, which includes new seats and a concrete finish in the Upper and Lower Bowls, eco-conscious restrooms and new concession stands. The renovation total is nearly $60 million in the six-year span.

Predators defenseman P.K. Subban is named captain of the Central Division All-Star team for the 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Jan. 28-29, the first Predators player to be named captain of an NHL All-Star Team.

The Nashville Predators and Allstate Foundations announce a major investment in AMEND, the four-year-old violence prevention program of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee. The NHL team makes a commitment of $500,000 over a five-year period to support the initiative.

The Predators announce the development of a new ice rink at One Bellevue Place. This is the second location the Preds have created to grow the sport of hockey throughout Middle Tennessee, the first being Ford Ice Center in Antioch. The Predators are now involved in three of Nashville's biggest recreational operations in Ford Ice Center, Centennial Sportsplex and Bellevue.

The Predators wrap up the home portion of their regular-season schedule by setting several attendance records. The team plays to 100.2 percent capacity during the 2016-17 regular season, sets the single-season franchise attendance record with 703,555 fans, with a franchise-best 41 games being recorded as sellouts for the first time in franchise history.

The Preds beat the Chicago Blackhawks, 4-1, in Game 4 to complete their first-ever series sweep, upset the No. 1 seeded Hawks and advance to Round Two for the third time ever.

The Nashville Predators Foundation's philanthropic pursuits reach new heights with the largest grant allocation in the organization's history with 129 grants totaling $500,103 distributed to area charities.

The Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of the Second Round to advance - for the first time in franchise history - to the Western Conference Final.

The Preds take to the ice in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Anaheim Ducks in front of 17,423 fans, setting the franchise record for single-game hockey attendance at Bridgestone Arena.

A hat trick from Colton Sissons helps the Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks, 6-3, in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final to advance - for the first time in franchise history - to the Stanley Cup Final. Nashville becomes the third team seeded lowest in its conference to reach the Cup Final (since 1994).

As Bridgestone Arena hosts its very first Stanley Cup Final game, the Preds earn the franchise's first Cup Final win, after a decisive 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Predators even the Stanley Cup Finals at two games apiece, after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in Game Four.

The Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation estimates the overall economic impact from a record 11 home playoff games for the Preds exceeds $50 million, including $8 million for each game of the Stanley Cup Final. Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final is on the same weekend as CMA Fest, whose events pool more than 100,000 people downtown and an estimated $2.7 million for Nashville in sales tax.

Adidas and the NHL reveal brand new Adizero jerseys for the 2017-18 season. Nashville's upgraded jersey features their primary Gold more prominently as the white piping has been removed and the white stripes on the arms now separate the navy and Gold. The navy paneling and accents formerly seen near the shoulders have moved to the collar on the 2017-18 version.

Predators General Manager David Poile is named the 2017 NHL General Manager of the Year at the 2017 NHL Awards at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, winning the award for the first time in his fourth nomination for the honor since its inception in 2010, the most of any GM.

Former Nashville Predators forward Paul Kariya is selected into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Kariya is the all-time, single-season points leader for the Preds and played in Nashville for two seasons.

Nashville signs forwards Nick Bonino, Scott Hartnell and P.C. Labrie and goaltenders Matt O'Connor and Anders Lindback. They also acquire a fourth-round selection in the 2019 NHL Draft from Colorado for forward Colin Wilson. The Preds acquire defenseman Alexei Emelin from Vegas for a third-round selection in the 2019 NHL Draft.

Nashville hires Dan Muse as an assistant coach and names Kevin McCarthy associate head coach.

The Predators re-sign forward Viktor Arvidsson to a seven-year, $29.75 million contract.

The Predators re-sign center Ryan Johansen to an eight-year, $64 million contract.

Captain Mike Fisher announces his retirement after almost seven seasons with the Predators. Fisher served as captain for the 2016-17 season and led the Preds to the franchise's first playoff series victory in 2011.

Roman Josi is named the eighth captain in franchise history. Additionally, defenseman Ryan Ellis is announced as associate captain, and Mattias Ekholm, Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg as assistant captains. Nick Bonino, P.K. Subban and Pekka Rinne complete the leadership team for the 2017-18 season.

In front of a soldout crowd at Bridgestone Arena, former Preds Captain Mike Fisher and current Captain Roman Josi help raise the first banner in franchise history.

During their 2017 Industry Awards, International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) names Bridgestone Arena their Arena of the Year.

ESPN names the Nashville Predators their No. 1 franchise in professional sports across all categories, including value, fan experience and online content.

Mattias Ekholm scores in his fourth-straight game, setting a Preds record for most consecutive games with a goal by a defenseman.

Pekka Rinne records his 45th career shutout in a 2-0 win at St. Louis, passing Miikka Kiprusoff for the most all-time shutouts among Finnish-born goaltenders.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. extends naming rights with Bridgestone Arena through 2025.

Juuse Saros sets a franchise record for most saves in a shutout with 46 against the Edmonton Oilers.

Bridgestone Arena, home of the NHL's Nashville Predators, ranks fourth in the United States and 12th in the world for concert ticket sales, according to Pollstar's Year-End Ticket Sales report released in January.

Peter Laviolette, P.K. Subban and Pekka Rinne represent the Predators at the 2018 NHL All-Star Game in Tampa, Florida.

Mike Fisher announces his intention to return to the Nashville Predators as a player at a press conference at Bridgestone Arena. He scores in his season debut on March 2 in Vancouver.

Bridgestone Arena is named Arena of the Year by Pollstar Magazine for the second time in building history.

Pekka Rinne records his 300th career victory, becoming the 34th goalie in NHL history to reach the mark.

The Predators acquire Ryan Hartman and a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft from Chicago in exchange for Victor Ejdsell and a first-round and fourth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft.

Roman Josi ties the franchise record for assists (5) and points (5) in a single game in Nashville's 6-5 victory over Winnipeg, a game in which Ryan Hartman scores the game-winning goal in his Predators' debut.

Predators General Manager David Poile becomes the winningest GM in NHL history with his 1,320th victory.

Nashville's top line combines for six points as the Predators defeat the Anaheim Ducks by a 4-2 final at Bridgestone Arena. The victory extends Nashville's franchise-record win streak to 10 games and gives them a three-game sweep in their season series with their California rival.

With a 4-0 victory in Buffalo, Nashville extends its franchise-record point streak to 15 games (14-0-1), road winning streak to nine games and road point streak to 15 games (12-0-3).

For the first time in franchise history, the Nashville Predators sell out of season tickets. In an effort to meet the continued demand, the organization creates Smashville Select, an opportunity for fans to reserve their spot on the Season Tickets Waitlist.

Nashville hosts its 100th consecutive sellout, a century mark of regular-season and playoff contests that have seen at least 17,113 patrons in the building for every game over the past two calendar years.

Nashville clinches its first-ever Presidents' Trophy, Central Division title and No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

The Preds win 5-0 in Denver to eliminate the Colorado Avalanche in six games and become one of three teams to reach the second round for three-straight seasons.

The Nashville Predators Foundation hands out 149 grants totaling $607,639.32 to Nashville and Middle Tennessee community service and charitable organizations - the largest one-time donation in the Foundation's history, surpassing last year's previous high of $515,000 by nearly $100,000.

Nashville wins their second-straight game at Bell MTS Place, a 4-0 victory in Game 6, to force the first Game 7 in the history of Bridgestone Arena.

Predators General Manager David Poile announces the promotions of Jeff Kealty to Assistant General Manager and Director of Scouting; Brian Poile to Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations; and Scott Nichol to General Manager of the Milwaukee Admirals and Director of Player Development.

For the first time in his career, Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne wins the Vezina Trophy, which is awarded to the top goaltender of the regular season.

The Predators defenseman is named the cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL 19, the top hockey video game in the world. It's the first time Subban has been named the cover athlete in his career, and it also marks the first time a member of the Predators has been on the game's cover.

The Predators select four players in the 2018 NHL draft held at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Preds traded their first pick of the day (No. 89) to Florida for a 2019 third-round pick, selected forward Jáchym Kondelík (No. 111), defenseman Spencer Stastney (No. 132), defenseman Vladislav Yeryomenko (No. 151) and goaltender Milan Kloucek (No. 213).

The Nashville Predators announce a 10-year partnership with Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, one of the largest deals in the team's history.

The Predators sign veteran defenseman Dan Hamhuis, who played the first 483 games of his NHL career in Nashville, along with forwards Connor Brickley, Zac Rinaldo, Colin Blackwell, Rocco Grimaldi, Zach Magwood and defenseman Jarred Tinordi.

The Predators invest $10 million toward installing new LED ribbons inside the arena bowl, adding a new audio system and completely revamping the in-house control room.

The Predators re-sign goaltender Juuse Saros to a three-year deal, forward Miikka Salomaki to a two-year contract and winger Ryan Hartman to a one-year deal.

At the 2018-19 season home opener, the Predators raise three new banners for the 2017-18 Presidents' Trophy, Central Division title and regular-season Western Conference title.

To open the 2018-19 season, the Predators notch eight consecutive road wins, the third-longest streak in NHL history to start a season.

On his 36th birthday, Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne signs a two-year contract extension worth $10 million and posts a 1-0 shutout over the Boston Bruins.

Predators forward Eeli Tolvanen scores his first NHL goal and earns First Star of the Game in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

At the Nashville JW Marriott Hotel, just two blocks from his Bridgestone Arena office, Predators General Manager David Poile is inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition continued a momentous year for Poile who, earlier in 2018, became the all-time winningest and longest-tenured general manager in NHL history.

Predators players and coaches invite their mothers on the first-ever Mothers Trip to Washington, D.C. The Predators defeated the defending Stanley Cup Champion Capitals, 6-3, on New Year's Eve.

Viktor Arvidsson becomes fifth Preds player to score a hat trick in the 2018-19 season and sets a franchise record for the most hat tricks by the team in a season.

The Predators establish an all-time attendance record of 17,716 and record their 134th consecutive sellout.

With a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, Predators Head Coach Peter Laviolette becomes the second U.S.-born coach to win 600 games.

Nashville Predators Captain Roman Josi and goaltender Pekka Rinne represent the team at the 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend in San Jose, California. It was Rinne's fourth career all-star game and Josi's second.

The Predators establish an all-time attendance record of 17,760.

Trade deadline acquisitions Wayne Simmons (Feb. 26 at St. Louis) and Mikael Granlund (March 1 at Winnipeg) make their first debuts, with Granlund picking up an assist in his first game.

Filip Forsberg scores the third 6-on-3 goal in franchise history - the first of his two power-play goals - in Nashville's 3-2 loss at Anaheim.

Rem Pitlick makes his NHL debut in his home state of Minnesota as the Preds defeat the Wild, 1-0, and clinch their fifth consecutive playoff berth.

Craig Smith scores his 20th goal of the season, becoming the second player in Preds history (Filip Forsberg) to record five 20-goal campaigns.

Nashville clinches its second consecutive Central Division title with help from Dante Fabbro, who scores his first career NHL goal in the team's 5-2 win over Chicago.

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is tapped as the team's nominee for the 2019 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an award recognizing "the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

145 Middle Tennessee-based community service and charitable organizations receive grants from the Nashville Predators Foundation. The donation of $675,962 marks the 13th consecutive year of an increase in donations.

Five members of the Predators skate for their respective countries at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. Preds Captain Roman Josi and Yannick Weber (Switzerland), forward Kyle Turris and defenseman Dante Fabbro (Canada) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (Sweden).

Powers Management, Metro Nashville and the Sports Authority propose a new lease that relieves taxpayers of financial responsibility for Bridgestone Arena. The Sports Authority executes a tenancy agreement with the team that ensures the Nashville Predators will remain at Bridgestone Arena for the next 30 years.

The Academy of Country Music announces Bridgestone Arena, home of the NHL's Nashville Predators and annual Country Music Association Awards, as its Large Capacity Venue of the Year for 2018.

Predators hire Dan Lambert as an assistant coach. Lambert led WHL's Spokane to the league's best power play in 2018-19. Later in the month, on June 18, the Predators add Rob Scuderi, Sebastien Bordeleau and Dave Rook to their hockey operations staff to assist in developing Preds prospects.

Wayne Simmonds wins the Mark Messier Leadership Award for on-ice, off-ice involvement and continues Nashville's streak of success at NHL Awards.

The Predators select eight players in the 2019 NHL draft held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. The Preds select forwards Philip Tomasino (No. 24), Egor Afanasyev (No. 45), Alexander Campbell (No. 65), Isak Walther (No. 179) and Juuso Pärssinen (No. 210), defensemen Marc Del Gaizo (No. 109) and Semyon Chystyakov (No. 117) and goaltender Ethan Haider (No. 148).

The Predators sign forward Matt Duchene to a seven-year, $56 million contract through the 2025-26 season.

The Predators re-sign forward Colton Sissons to a seven-year, $20 million contract through the 2025-26 season.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and the Nashville Predators jointly celebrate the beginning of a new hockey season by announcing an extension to their naming rights agreement for Bridgestone Arena through 2030.

The Predators debut their new scoreboard, FangVision, which is nearly 300 percent larger and 450 percent higher resolution than its predecessor, at the start of the 2019-20 season.

The Preds open their second twin-rink facility in the Middle Tennessee area, Ford Ice Center Bellevue.

The Predators reveal their jerseys for the Winter Classic, a classic custom look that is unlike anything ever worn by the franchise. The jersey pays homage to the Dixie Flyers, Nashville's first professional ice hockey team, which played from 1962 to 1971.

The Predators face the Dallas Stars in the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the famous Cotton Bowl. Playing in front of a sold-out crowd of 85,630, the game is the second most-attended event in League history. The Preds would ultimately fall to the Stars 4-2, with Matt Duchene and Dante Fabbro scoring the team's two goals.

Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announces that the team has named John Hynes as the third head coach in franchise history.

Nashville and Middle Tennessee are devastated by deadly tornadoes. In the following weeks, the Predators and Bridgestone Arena raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for relief and recovery efforts.

The NHL pauses the 2019-20 season due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. All games are postponed indefinitely as the season is put on hold.

NHL games resume with a jump straight into the postseason, which is held in two bubbles without fans present - Edmonton for Western Conference teams and Toronto for Eastern Conference teams. The Predators qualify for the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers - a play-in round ahead of the Playoffs - and face the Arizona Coyotes.

Predators Captain Roman Josi wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy. Josi becomes the first player in franchise history and the first Swiss player to receive the award.

The Preds select three forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender during the 2020 NHL Draft, including Iaroslav Askarov. Askarov was the third goaltender ever selected by the Predators in the first round. The Omsk, Russia, native was also the No. 1-ranked international goaltender by NHL Central Scouting and the sixth Russian-born goaltender to be selected in the first round in League history.

adidas and the NHL unveil the adidas Reverse Retro ADIZERO Authentic jersey for all 31 NHL teams to be worn throughout the 2020-21 season - marking the first time in League history that all 31 teams have participated in a League-wide alternate jersey program. The Predators Reverse Retro jersey revisits the team's inaugural season. The speed nicks in the numbers, striping pattern, silver touches and remastered crest all pay homage to the original Preds jersey, while the bold, GOLD body offers a new interpreation of the design.

The Predators welcome a small group of fans back inside Bridgestone Arena for a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. It is the first time fans have been allowed inside the building in nearly a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Predators debut their Reverse Retro jerseys at Bridgestone Arena in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Goaltender Pekka Rinne records a 30-save shutout against the Carolina Hurricanes in what ultimately becomes his final game in net for the Predators. After the game Rinne takes a solo lap in front of a Smashville Standing O.

Predators Goaltender Pekka Rinne wins the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to "the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

The NHL announces Nashville will host the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series at Bridgestone Arena, The game is scheduled for February 26, 2022 and will feature the Predators and the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Predators trade longtime forward Viktor Arvidsson to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Nashville Predators goaltender and franchise icon Pekka Rinne announces his retirement from the NHL after a decorated 15-year, 683-game career. Rinne spent the entirety of his NHL career in Nashville and broke numerous franchise goaltending records.

The Predators trade longtime defenseman Ryan Ellis to the Philadelphia Flyers, acquiring Phillippe Myers and Nolan Patrick, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The Predators then send Patrick to the Vegas Golden Knights for prospect Cody Glass, who was picked sixth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Preds forward Calle Jarnkrok is selected to join the new Seattle Kraken team during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft.

The Predators acquire three forwards and three defensemen in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, including two first-round picks: forwards Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux.

The NHL unveils the 2021 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series logo. The logo pays homage to Nashville and features a neon guitar neck and headstock, a guitar cord Nashville script, and the three stars of the Tennessee state flag.

The Predators promote Scott Nichol to Assistant General Manager.

Forward Philip Tomasino scores his first NHL goal against the New York Rangers at Bridgestone Arena.

Goaltender Connor Ingram earns his first NHL win after a 5-2 final against the Minnesota Wild.

Longtime Preds Broadcaster Terry Crisp announces that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. Crisp covered the Predators for 23 prior seasons, starting with the team's expansion season in 1998. Partnered with Pete Weber on Predators broadcasts, Crisp served as an in-game analyst for 16 seasons before moving to a studio role, working with Lyndsay Rowley on Predators LIVE pre- and postgame shows. Crisp was a member of Nashville's Emmy-winning broadcasts in 2003, 2008, and 2010.

Roman Josi plays in his 700th NHL game. Josi is fourth player in Preds franchise history to hit the 700 games played mark. He trails only David Legwand (956), Shea Weber (763) and Martin Erat (723).

Filip Forsberg notches his 400th point with the Nashville Predators after tallying four goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Forsberg joins David Legwand (210g-356a-566pts), Martin Erat (163g-318a-481pts), Roman Josi (124g-342a-466pts) and Shea Weber (166g-277a-443pts) as the only Preds players to reach the milestone.

Mikael Granlund becomes the only player in franchise history to record two four-assist games, after earning the primary assist on all four of Filip Forsberg's goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The feat also marks the 12th time in NHL history that one player had the primary assist on each of a teammate's four or more goals in a game.

The Predators unveil their jerseys for the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, which feature a predominantly navy color scheme and a look inspired by letterpress music posters.

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is named to the Central Division roster for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas, which marks the first time Saros has been selected for an NHL All-Star Game roster. Saros becomes the third Preds goaltender to make the All-Star Game roster (Vokoun, Rinne).

Preds Captain Roman Josi breaks the franchise record for assists as Nashville defeats the Winnipeg Jets 5-2. During the game, Josi reaches 358 assists, passing the record previously held by David Legwand (356).

Filip Forsberg tallies his 200th career goal with the Nashville Predators after a two point (1g, 1a) night against the Edmonton Oilers, becoming just the second player in franchise history to reach that mark after David Legwand (210g-356a-566pts). Additionally, Forsberg (529 GP) outpaced Legwand (892 GP) to become the fastest Nashville player to reach the milestone.

Nashville Predators Captain Roman Josi and goaltender Juuse Saros represent the team at the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. This marked Josi's fourth appearance in the All-Star Game and the first appearance for Saros.

Pekka Rinne becomes the first player to have his number retired by the Nashville Predators. The ceremonies included speeches from David Poile, Roman Josi, Pete Weber, and Rinne himself, concluding with a reveal of the team's plans to place a bronze statue of the beloved netminder in the Bridgestone Arena plaza the following year.

Nashville hosts its first ever NHL outdoor game, with the Predators taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Nissan Stadium before a crowd of 68,619 in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series. Preceded by Bridgestone Winter Park festivities and featuring intermission performances from country music icons Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, the event was a spectacle intended as a tribute to the Music City. The Predators fell 3-2 in regulation to the Lightning, with Tanner Jeannot and Filip Forsberg scoring the two Nashville goals respectively.

During a 5-4 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, Predators Captain Roman Josi eclipses Paul Kariya's single season assist record with his 55th helper on a Filip Forsberg goal. Kariya's 54 assists stood as a team record for 15 years after his outstanding 2005-06 season (31g-54a-85pts).

With 211 goals as a Nashville Predator, Filip Forsberg sets a new franchise record for career goal scoring during a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Swedish forward passed David Legwand (210g-356a-566p) to become the greatest goal scorer in Nashville's history. Forsberg accomplished the feat at just 27 years old and at a faster pace (546 GP) than Legwand (956 GP), who departed the Music City with the record in his age 33 season.

In a 6-3 road victory over the Anaheim Ducks, Filip Forsberg breaks Viktor Arvidsson's franchise record for goals scored in a single season with his 35th tally of the 2021-22 campaign.

The Nashville faithful celebrate Terry Crisp with a ceremony prior to a game against the St. Louis Blues. Crisp, a staple of the team's broadcasts since the franchise's inagural season in 1998, spoke of his appreciation for Nashville fans, his time in Tennessee and the many fond memoreis he had with the Predators. Crisp went on to join longtime broadcasting partner Pete Weber in the booth one last time during an 8-3 Nashville loss.

Forward Matt Duchene, skating in his 900th career game, tallies his 40th goal of the season against the Calgary Flames and in doing so becomes the first skater in Preds history to reach the 40-goal mark in a single season. Duchene would ultimately set the record for goals in a single season with 43 during the 2021-22 campaign.

Two games later, forward Filip Forsberg notches his 40th goal of the season against the Minnesota Wild and becomes the second skater in franchise history to reach the milestone behind teammate Matt Duchene.

The NHL announces that the Nashville Predators will start the 2022-23 season overseas as part of the 2022 NHL Global Series in Bern, Switzerland - hometown of Predators Captain Roman Josi - and Prague Czech Republic. The trip will be the second time the Predators have opened a season abroad, with the first being a trip to Japan to begin the 2000-01 season.

After earning a point in overtime against the Calgary Flames and a shootout loss by the Vegas Golden Knights in Dallas, the Nashville Predators clinch their eighth consecutive postseason berth. The postseason streak is tied for the second-longest active streak among all NHL clubs. The Preds would ultimately face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round and fall in four games. The Avs would earn 12 more postseason wins en route to becoming the 2022 Stanley Cup champions.

Predators Captain Roman Josi is named a finalist for the 2022 James Norris Memorial Trophy, an honor awarded annually "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position." The nod is Josi's second-career nomination for the Norris - an award he won for the first time following the 2019-20 campaign - and follows an historic 96-point season from the Swiss blueliner.

Preds goaltender Juuse Saros is named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, an annual NHL award given "to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position" as voted by the general managers of all NHL clubs. The nomination is the first of Saros's career and follows a season in which the Finnish goaltender finished third in the NHL in wins with 38 - a career high and the fourth-most in a season in Predators history - and led NHL goaltenders in both minutes played (3,931:23) and starts (67). Saros recorded 38 of Nashville's 45 wins, the highest percentage (84.4%) among all NHL goaltenders.

Preds Captain Roman Josi is nominated for the Ted Lindsay Award by the NHLPA, an award presented annually "to the most outstanding player in the NHL," as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA. The nomination alongside forwards Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid is the first of Josi's career.

The Nashville Predators use their first pick of the 2022 NHL Draft to select forward Joakim Kemell 17th overall. Kemell, an 18-year-old Finnish winger, was ranked second among all European skaters by NHL Central Scouting.

The Predators conclude the 2022 NHL Draft with six selections in Joakim Kemell (17th), Adam Ingram (82nd), Kasper Kulonummi (84th), Cole O'Hara (114th), Graham Sward (146th) and Ben Strinden (210th).

The Nashville Predators and Filip Forsberg agree to terms on an eight-year, $68 million contract extension to keep Nashville's all-time leading goal-scorer in Nashville through the 2029-30 season.

The Predators acquire veteran defenseman and two-time Stanley Cup champion Ryan McDonagh from the Tampa Bay Lightning through a trade for defenseman Philippe Myers and forward prospect Grant Mismash.

The Predators pick up Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen from free agency, signing the Finnish netminder to a one-year contract.

The National Hockey League announces that the 2023 NHL Awards and the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ will both take place in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena in June. The events will mark the first time both have been held in the same city since 2006, when the awards and draft were both held in Vancouver.

The Predators announce that franchise goaltender Pekka Rinne has rejoined the organization as a special alumni advisor following his retirement from the game in July 2021 and his jersey retirement in February 2022.

After a full travel day, the Predators arrive in captain Roman Josi's hometown of Bern, Switzerland ahead of their preseason Global Series exhibition against Josi's former club SC Bern.

Following a team practice, the Nashville Predators skate with young players from the Bern Kids Hockey Clinic

The Predators conclude their preseason schedule with a 4-3 win over Roman Josi's former club SC Bern in which Nashville's captain tallied two goals and an assist. 

Josi earns the first star of the game and is cheered on by a raucous hometown crowd of over 17,000.

The Predators open their 2022-23 campaign and conclude their Global Series trip with two wins against the San Jose Sharks at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.

adidas and the NHL unveil new Reverse Retro jerseys that will be worn by all 32 clubs during the 2022-23 season. The Predators jerseys are a nod to the famous 'Mustard Cat' third jersey debuted in 2001 and feature the retro animated Pred Head logo with a modern Gold color update.

As the Predators host the Philadelphia Flyers, General Manager & President of Hockey Operations David Poile becomes the first GM in NHL history to reach 3,000 regular season games. Poile is presented with a gold hockey stick to mark the historic occasion.

The Predators earn their 900th regular season win in franchise history after a dominant 6-2 final over the Central Division rival St, Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena. Tanner Jeannot, Michael McCarron, Zach Sanford, Ryan Johansen, Roman Josi and Mikael Granlund scored and Juuse Saros made 33 saves in the effort.

With a slick breakaway goal against the Calgary Flames, forward Filip Forsberg surpasses David Legwand to secure the franchise record for most career game-winning goals (42).

With a 4-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes following a seven-round shootout, Preds General Manager & President of Hockey Operations David Poile earns his 1,500th regular season win as an NHL GM.

Forward Juuso Parssinen makes his NHL debut at Bridgestone Arena as the Nashville Predators face the New York Rangers, scoring his first career goal on his first shot of the game.

Predators Captain Roman Josi becomes the longest-playing Swiss-born player in the NHL after skating in his 787th career game as the Preds took on the Edmonton Oilers at home.

Roman Josi breaks the franchise's all-time points record (567) with an assist and a game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Filip Forsberg joins the 500-Point Club after tallying his second goal of the game during the Predators' contest against the Golden Knights. He rounded out the hat trick later in the night to give himself the eighth hatty of his career.

After stopping 64 of the 67 shots he faced, Juuse Saros set a franchise record for most saves in a single game during the Predators' 5-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena.

Netminder Yaroslav Askarov makes his NHL debut as the Nashville Predators take on the Montreal Canadiens.

Juuse Saros represents the Nashville Predators at the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend in Sunrise, Florida.

SMASHVILLE welcomes back former Preds defenseman PK Subban to celebrate his accomplishments on and off the ice during the three seasons he spent with the team.

Bridgestone Arena is named the 2023 Arena of the Year by Pollstar Magazine - the third time the venue has received the award.

After 25 years at 501 Broadway, Predators General Manager David Poile announces his plans to retire from the sport at the conclusion of the 2023 NHL Draft in July. Nashville's first head coach Barry Trotz is announced as Poile's replacement.

The Predators acquire five draft picks and defenseman Cal Foote from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Tanner Jeannot.

The Predators acquire Tyson Barrie and Reid Shaefer as well as two draft picks from the Oilers in exchange for Mattias Ekholm and a 2024 sixth-round draft pick.

Rookie forward Luke Evangelista makes his NHL debut at Bridgestone Arena against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nashville acquires a 2023 second-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Mikael Granlund.

Rookie forward Egor Afanasyev makes his NHL debut at Crypto.com Arena against the Los Angeles Kings.

Captain Roman Josi reaches 600 NHL points, becoming the second-fastest active defensemen to reach the milestone.

The Predators bury a time capsule dedicated to Pekka Rinne at the site where a bronze statue of the franchise goaltender will be placed days later. The capsule, which will be reopened in March 2058, contains memorabilia, trinkets and letters from fans.

The Predators unveil a life-sized bronze statue of Pekka Rinne at its permanent location on the Bridgestone Arena plaza. In attendance are Pekka's friends, family and former teammates - as well as several hundred fans.

Rookie defenseman Spencer Stastney makes his NHL debut at Bridgestone Arena as the Preds take on the St. Louis Blues.

Rookie defenseman Jake Livingstone makes his NHL debut as the Predators face the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena.

Roman Josi passes Paul Kariya for a franchise single-season record 86 points in a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. The Captain's record breaking night ended with an assist on all three Nashville goals in front of a raucous Bridgestone Arena crowd. Josi accomplished this feat at 31 years old, the same age as Kariya was back in his stellar 2005-06 season, but as a defender rather than a forward.

Predators forward Cody Glass is nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey

The Nashville Predators extend their AHL affiliation agreement with the Milwaukee Admirals.

Veteran defenseman Mark Borowiecki announces his retirement from the NHL after skating in 458 games spanning 12 seasons.

Goaltender Juuse Saros is nominated by his teammates for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.

The Nashville Predators hire Andrew Brunette as the fourth head coach in team history. Brunette played for Nashville during the team's inaugural season, notching the franchise's first goal. John Hynes and Dan Lambert are relieved of their coaching duties.

The Predators enter into affiliation with the ECHL's Atlanta Gladiators.

Longtime Predators center Ryan Johansen is traded to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Alex Galchenyuk.

Retired Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is named a European Development Coach and Scout.

The 2023 NHL Awards arrive at Bridgestone Arena. It is the first time the Awards have been held in Nashville.

Bridgestone Arena plays host to the 2023 NHL Draft as the Predators make 11 selections: Matthew Wood, Tanner Molendyk, Felix Nilsson, Kalan Lind, Jesse Kiiskinen, Dylan MacKinnon, Joey Willis, Juha Jatkola, Sutter Muzzatti, Austin Roest and Aiden Fink.

David Poile makes his final draft pick as general manager, after acquiring a seventh-round pick via trade from New Jersey Devils GM and former Predators captain Tom Fitzgerald. With his final pick, Poile selects Aiden Fink and receives a standing ovation in return.

The Predators buy out the duration of forward Matt Duchene's contract, making him an unrestricted free agent when the market opens on July 1.

As David Poile retires, Barry Trotz officially takes the reigns as the second general manager in franchise history.

The Predators sign free agents Luke Schenn, Ryan O’Reilly, Gustav Nyquist, Denis Gurianov, Jasper Weatherby and Troy Grosenick.

The Predators resign forward Cody Glass and defenseman Alexandre Carrier.

Retired defenseman Mark Borowiecki returns to the Predators as a Pro Development Coach.

The Predators hire Dionna Widder as Chief Revenue Officer for the team, Bridgestone Arena and Sabertooth Sports & Entertainment. Widder joins the organization after serving as Chief Revenue Officer for Houston Dynamo FC, Houston Dash and Shell Energy Stadium for four seasons, where she was responsible for revenue generation, business strategy and execution for all three entities.

Michelle Kennedy is named the Predators' new president and alternate governor.

F&M Bank Arena, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose event center, opens its doors in Clarksville, Tennessee. The facility will serve as the home for Austin Peay State University's men's and women's basketball programs, as well as a brand new single-sheet Ford Ice Center facility.

The Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena announce Regions Bank as the official sponsor of the team and the venue. Regions also becomes the first jersey patch partner in franchise history and the presenter of the Predators historic 25^th Anniversary season.

Predators defensive prospect Marc Del Gaizo makes his NHL debut and records his first career assist in a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

The Predators honor retired General Manager David Poile during a special pregame ceremony. A banner bearing Poile's initials is raised to the Bridgestone Arena rafters alongside Pekka Rinne's retired jersey number.

Predators rookie defenseman Spencer Stastney scores his first career NHL goal in an 8-3 win over the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center.

Longtime Predators Broadcaster Pete Weber calls his 2,000th NHL game, which features a thrilling overtime winner from Filip Forsberg in the first 14 seconds of extra time at Bridgestone Arena.

Scoring a game-winning tally 18 seconds into overtime, Filip Forsberg surpasses David Legwand for sole possession of the franchise’s all-time overtime goals record (10).

After a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center, Juuse Saros earns his 162nd career win and becomes the second winningest goaltender in franchise history, behind Pekka Rinne (369). Additionally, Philip Tomasino records his first career two-goal game, Colton Sissons his 100th assist, Cole Smith his first career shorthanded goal and Tommy Novak his 100th career game.

After being called up from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) to back up Juuse Saros, netminder Yaroslav Askarov enters Wednesday evening’s game and turns away six shots in his Bridgestone Arena debut.

Making 27 saves and shutting down fellow countrymen Evgeny Kusnetsov and Alex Ovechkin in a shootout, Yaroslav Askarov earns his first career NHL win. For his efforts, Askarov is additionally named the game's First Star.

To celebrate their 25th Anniversary season, the 2023-24 Predators roster recreates the iconic inaugural team photo from the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

Netting the 167th goal of his career, Josi passes Weber for the most goals by a defenseman and the third-most among all skaters in Predators history; Forsberg (261) and Legwand (210) hold the first- and second-most, respectively.

Filip Forsberg represents the Predators at the NHL All-Star Weekend for the second time in his career and registers three goals and two assists en route to a 2024 NHL All-Star Game championship with Team Matthews.

Earning his 567th career point (266g-301a) in 674 career games, Filip Forsberg passes David Legwand (566 points in 956 GP) to move into second place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list behind teammate Roman Josi (654 points in 885 GP).

With a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, the Predators complete a perfect back-to-back set and a perfect five-game road trip. It is the first time in franchise history the Predators go undefeated during a road trip of at least five games.

Predators forward Cody Glass records his first career NHL hat trick in a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena. The decision stretches Nashville's winning streak to eight games.

Jeremy Lauzon records his 319th hit of the 2023-24 regular season and passes Tanner Jeannot for sole possession of the Predators single-season record.

Kevin Lankinen records his first career shutout with the Predators as Nashville establishes a franchise record 16-game point streak in a 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.

The Predators establish the longest point streak of the 2023-24 NHL campaign and grab their second straight shutout in a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Bridgestone Arena.

The Predators erase a three-goal deficit in the third period and Roman Josi scores in overtime to pull off a thrilling 5-4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights and stretch Nashville’s historic point streak to 18 games (16-0-2). Scoring in the third period, Forsberg reaches the 40-goal mark for the second time of his career and becomes the first player in Predators history to record multiple 40-goal campaigns and multiple 80-point campaigns.

The Predators come from behind to force overtime against the Winnipeg Jets, earning the single point needed to clinch their spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 16th postseason berth in the history of the franchise.

Scoring his 44th goal of the season in the first period of Nashville's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Filip Forsberg breaks the Predators' single-season goals record previously established by Matt Duchene (43) in 2021-22. In the same game, Forsberg would score two more goals to earn his 10th career hat trick and fuel the Predators to a 5-1 victory over their Central Division rival.

Recording nine hits against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Nashville's final game of the 2023-24 regular season, Jeremy Lauzon reaches 383 on the campaign, enough to break the National Hockey League's single-season record.

Predators Captain Roman Josi is named a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the third time in his career. Josi led all NHL defensemen in goals (23), power-play goals (9), shots on goal (268) and shot attempts (602), placed second in even-strength points (51), tied for second in game-winning goals (5), third in points (85) and points per game played (1.04), tied for fourth in power-play points (33) and fifth in assists (62).

After his first season behind the Predators bench, Head Coach Andrew Brunette is named a Jack Adams Award finalist. The nomination is the second of Brunette's career and follows a season that saw Brunette's Predators earn a 47-30-5 record, a franchise record 18-game point streak (16-0-2) and a spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

On the opening day of NHL Free Agency, General Manager Barry Trotz acquires two-time Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos, 2023 Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault, veteran defenseman Brady Skjei and goaltender Scott Wedgewood. Trotz additionally signs goaltender Juuse Saros to an eight-year, $61.92 million contract beginning in 2025-26, defenseman Alexandre Carrier to a three-year, $11.25 million extension and four more free agents to two-way deals.