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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.
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 National Hockey League officially announces the Nashville Predators as the 27th franchise in League history.
Brent Peterson is named an assistant coach.
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 notches the first goal in franchise history at 5:12 in the first period.
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.
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."
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
The Nashville Predators announce the formation of the Nashville Predators Alumni Association.
Phil Housley, the all-time leading scorer among U.S.-born NHL defensemen and Hockey Hall of Famer, is named an assistant coach.
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.
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.
The Predators announce an executive leadership transition that sees Jeff Cogen step down as CEO, and President/COO Sean Henry assume the role effective Dec. 1, 2015.
In an on-going 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.
ESPN releases its annual Ultimate Standings report, with the Predators ranking first overall in the categories of Fan Relations, Affordability and Stadium Experience. Overall, the club is second out of 30 NHL teams and sixth out of all 122 professional sports teams throughout the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA.
February 22, 2018
Pekka Rinne records his 300th career victory, becoming the 34th goalie in NHL history to reach the mark.
April 5, 2018
Nashville clinches its first-ever Presidents' Trophy, Central Division title and No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
December 31, 2018
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.
March 12, 2019
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.
