2017–18 Nashville Predators season

The 2017–18 Nashville Predators season was the 20th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The team reached the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, and won the Central Division as well as winning the Presidents' Trophy for the first time in franchise history. However, the Predators were eliminated from Stanley Cup contention in the Second Round of the playoffs by the Winnipeg Jets in seven games.[1]

2017–18 Nashville Predators
Central Division champions
Division1st Central
Conference1st Western
2017–18 record53–18–11
Home record28–9–4
Road record25–9–7
Goals for267
Goals against211
Team information
General managerDavid Poile
CoachPeter Laviolette
CaptainRoman Josi
Alternate captainsMattias Ekholm
Ryan Ellis
Filip Forsberg
Ryan Johansen
ArenaBridgestone Arena
Minor league affiliate(s)Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals (ECHL) Until November 28, 2017
Team leaders
GoalsViktor Arvidsson (29)
AssistsP. K. Subban (43)
PointsFilip Forsberg (64)
Penalty minutesAustin Watson (123)
Plus/minusFilip Forsberg (+27)
WinsPekka Rinne (42)
Goals against averagePekka Rinne (2.31)

Standings

Central Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 p Nashville Predators 82 53 18 11 47 267 211 +56 117
2 x Winnipeg Jets 82 52 20 10 48 277 218 +59 114
3 x Minnesota Wild 82 45 26 11 42 253 232 +21 101
4 x Colorado Avalanche 82 43 30 9 41 257 237 +20 95
5 St. Louis Blues 82 44 32 6 41 226 222 +4 94
6 Dallas Stars 82 42 32 8 38 235 225 +10 92
7 Chicago Blackhawks 82 33 39 10 32 229 256 27 76
Source: National Hockey League
p Clinched Presidents' Trophy; x Clinched playoff spot.

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 19, 2017.[2]

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 22, 2017.[3][4]

2017–18 game log

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Playoffs

2018 Stanley Cup playoffs

Legend:   Win   Loss

Player statistics

Final Stats[5]

Skaters

Goaltenders

Regular season[5]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Pekka Rinne59593,475:27421341342.311840.9278016
Juuse Saros26231,496:401157612.45810.9253030
Playoffs
Player GP GS TOI W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Pekka Rinne131368576353.07363.9042000
Juuse Saros401140021.0542.9520000

Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Predators. Stats reflect time with the Predators only.
Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Predators only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Transactions

The Predators have been involved in the following transactions during the 2017–18 season.

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