Smashville Scope: Preds Hockey is Back

Following an 11-day NHL All-Star break, the Nashville Predators finally returned to game action this week.
But hockey wasn't the only thing to return to Bridgestone Arena this month. From fun-filled festivities to former fan favorites, there's a lot to celebrate - and look forward to - this week in Smashville:

GnashVegas Raises $150,000 for Preds Foundation

On Wednesday evening, Bridgestone Arena made a dazzling transformation as the Nashville Predators Foundation empowered by SmileDirectClub welcomed back fans and introduced a number of new faces at the ninth GnashVegas Casino Night & Auction presented by King Jewelers.
The Foundation was able to bring this event back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests could interact with their favorite players, enjoy several food and drink options from local vendors, partake in classic casino card games, photo opportunities and a silent auction. Thanks to the generosity of Smashville, GnashVegas raised roughly $150,000 toward the Preds Foundation.

P.K. Returns to Smashville

The Predators will honor former defenseman P.K. Subban on Monday, Feb. 13 when the team hosts the Arizona Coyotes at Bridgestone Arena. Subban, who played three of his 13 seasons with the Preds, announced on Sept. 20, 2022, that he was retiring from the NHL.
The three-time NHL All-Star defenseman was a prominent figure both on and off the ice during his career. During his time in Nashville, Subban launched P.K.'s Blueline Buddies Program - an initiative to bring together youth and law enforcement. During every Nashville Predators home game, Subban brought together a member of the Metro Nashville Police Department with a big and little from Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Subban was an integral part of the Preds' 2017 Stanley Cup Final run, the 2018 Presidents' Trophy and back-to-back Central Division titles. He had 130 points (35g-95a) in 211 regular-season games played with the Preds and 24 points (7g-17a) in 41 Stanley Cup Playoff games before he was traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2019.

Milwaukee Admirals Update

Milwaukee returned from the AHL All-Star break this weekend with a home-and-home set against the Rockford IceHogs. The Admirals notched a 2-1 victory over the IceHogs at home on Friday before heading to Rockford, where they earned a hard-fought 4-3 win in a shootout that lasted 15 rounds.
Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov was named one of the AHL's Three Stars of the Night on Friday. His 17 wins are the fourth-most among all AHL netminders this season.

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Coming Soon to Bridgestone Arena

Feb. 13: Arizona Coyotes vs. Nashville Predators
Feb. 16: Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators
Feb. 17: Adam Sandler LIVE
Feb. 18: Florida Panthers vs. Nashville Predators
Feb. 19: TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2023
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