Nashville Predators Codexery
An unofficial fan history of Nashville Predators — its eras, legends, honours, iconic matches, and rivalries.
Club History
Mike Fisher · Pekka Rinne · Roman Josi · Barry Trotz · Filip Forsberg · 1998 NHL Expansion Founding · David Poile Named First General Manager · Barry Trotz Hired as First Head Coach · 2004 Playoff Debut vs. Detroit Red Wings · 2006-07 First 100-Point Season · 2011-12 Central Division Title · 2016-17 Stanley Cup Final Run (vs. Penguins) · 2017-18 Presidents' Trophy (Best Regular Season Record) · #35 Pekka Rinne (Retired Jersey) · #6 Shea Weber (Captain, Retired Jersey) · #11 David Legwand (First Draft Pick, Retired Jersey) · 2017 Bridgestone Arena 'Smashville' National Spotlight · Founding and 1998 NHL Entry · David Poile named first GM · Barry Trotz first head coach · 2005-06 first playoff series win · 2017 Stanley Cup Final run · 2017 Western Conference Championship · Retirement of #35 Pekka Rinne · all 33 →
Legendary Players
Bill Guerin · David Legwand · Keith Tkachuk · Dan Hamhuis · Petr Sykora · Jordin Tootoo · Colton Sissons · Kimmo Timonen · Shea Weber · J.P. Dumont · Martin Erat · Steve Sullivan · Jason Arnott · Ryan Suter · Tomas Vokoun · Greg Johnson · Cliff Ronning · Scott Hartnell · Patric Hornqvist · Alexander Radulov · Sergei Kostitsyn · Joel Ward · Vern Fiddler · Marek Zidlicky · all 36 →
Honours & Records
Presidents' Trophy (2016–17) · Central Division Title (2013–14) · Central Division Title (2015–16) · Pekka Rinne Franchise Wins Record · Pekka Rinne Franchise Shutouts Record · Shea Weber Most Goals by Defenseman · Shea Weber Most Points by Defenseman · 2004 Western Conference Final Appearance · Presidents' Trophy (2017-18) · Central Division Championship (2017-18) · Central Division Championship (2018-19) · Central Division Championship (2021-22) · Retired Number #6 (Shea Weber) · Retired Number #35 (Pekka Rinne) · Vezina Trophy (Pekka Rinne, 2018) · James Norris Memorial Trophy (Roman Josi, 2020) · King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Pekka Rinne, 2021) · Mark Messier Leadership Award (Shea Weber, 2016) · First NHL Game (October 10, 1998) · First Playoff Appearance (2003-04) · First Playoff Series Win (2011 vs. Anaheim Ducks) · Jack Adams Award – Barry Trotz (2018-19) · Vezina Trophy – Pekka Rinne (2017-18) · Norris Trophy – Roman Josi (2019-20) · all 39 →
Iconic Matches
Second Round Elimination vs St. Louis Blues (2019) · Shea Weber Return Match vs Pittsburgh Penguins · Ryan Johansen Hat Trick vs Dallas Stars · First Home Win vs New Jersey Devils (2000) · Bubble Semifinal Clincher vs Montreal Canadiens (2020) · 2004 Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 7 vs Red Wings · 2011 Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 5 vs Ducks · 2016 Western Conference Second Round Game 7 vs Sharks · 2006 Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 6 vs Sharks · 2012 Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 5 vs Red Wings · 2017 Western Conference Final Game 6 vs Ducks · 2015 Winter Classic vs Blackhawks · 2008 Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 6 vs Red Wings · 2010 Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 6 vs Blackhawks · 2000 Inaugural Home Game vs Islanders · 2014 Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 7 vs Ducks · Game 6 vs Red Wings 2004 · Game 5 vs Sharks 2016 · Game 7 vs Ducks 2016 · Game 6 vs Blackhawks 2017 · Game 7 vs Blues 2017 · Game 3 vs Penguins 2017 · Game 4 vs Penguins 2017 · Game 6 vs Jets 2018 · all 36 →
Stadium & Culture
Predators Nation · Sabertooth Cat Logo · Gold and Navy Colors · Music City Identity · The Swing (Nashville Predators) · The 1998 Fanged Predator Logo · The 4th Line · The Predator Mascot · The Predator Branding · The Face-Off Ritual · The Nashville Community · The 4th Line Chant
Rivalries
Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets · Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars · Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues · Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks · Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche