Nashville Predators

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St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) slows down Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) as Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) watches during the first period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok, of Sweden, right, falls back during a face-off with St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Sobotka (71), of the Czech Republic, during the second period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, gets a new water bottle during the second period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) and Nashville Predators left wing Harry Zolnierczyk (26) battle for the puck during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Sobotka (71), of the Czech Republic, and Nashville Predators defenseman Yannick Weber (7), of Switzerland, chase the puck during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators left wing Harry Zolnierczyk (26) falls as he tries to shoot against St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the second period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, center, moves the puck away from Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod, right, during the second period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators left wing Colin Wilson (33) is defended by St. Louis Blues' Patrik Berglund (21), of Sweden, and Jay Bouwmeester (19) during the second period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, takes a drink during a timeout in the second period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators left wing Harry Zolnierczyk (26) hugs defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) after Ellis scored a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) celebrates after teammate Ryan Ellis scored a goal against St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen during the third period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates with teammates after he scored a goal against St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the third period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette talks to left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, during the third period in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) congratulates goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, after they defeated the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators players celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, battle St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson (4), also of Sweden, and right wing Ryan Reaves (75) for the puck during the second period in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, and left wing Colin Wilson (33) celebrate after Ryan Ellis (not shown) scored against the St. Louis Blues during the first period in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)