2014–15 Nashville Predators season

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2014–15 Nashville Predators
Division 2nd Central
Conference 3rd Western
2014–15 record 47–25-10
Home record 28–9–4
Road record 19–16–6
Goals for 232
Goals against 208
Team information
General Manager David Poile
Coach Peter Laviolette
Captain Shea Weber
Alternate captains Mike Fisher
James Neal
Arena Bridgestone Arena
Average attendance 16,854[1]
(41 games)
Team leaders
Goals Craig Smith (23)
Assists Mike Ribeiro (43)
Points Mike Ribeiro
Filip Forsberg (56)
Penalties in minutes Shea Weber (70)
Plus/minus (+): Colin Wilson (21)
(−): Gabriel Bourque (−12)
Wins Pekka Rinne (39)
Goals against average Pekka Rinne (2.08)
<2013–14 2015–16>

The 2014–15 Nashville Predators season was the 17th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.[2]

Off-season

The day after the end of the Predators' 2013–14 season, where the team missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second-straight year, it was announced that after 17 years at the helm of the Nashville Predators, Barry Trotz was relieved of his duties as head coach.[3]

On May 6, 2014, it was announced that Peter Laviolette, former head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, was hired to replace Trotz as the new head coach of the Predators. The team also hired Kevin McCarthy as an assistant coach.[4]

On June 27, 2014, during the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the Predators traded right winger Patric Hornqvist and restricted free agent Nick Spaling to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for right winger James Neal.

Regular season

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Playoffs

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The Nashville Predators entered the playoffs as the Central Division's second seed. They lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in six games in the first round.

Standings

Divisional standings

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Conference standings

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Suspensions/fines

Player Explanation Length Salary Date issued
Anton Volchenkov Illegal check to the head of Calgary Flames forward Michael Ferland during NHL Game No. 151 in Calgary on Friday, October 31, 2014, at 19:06 of the second period. 4 games $21,505.36 November 2, 2014[5]
James Neal Diving/Embellishment during NHL Game No. 447 in San Jose on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 19:39 of the third period. $2,000.00 December 17, 2014[6]
Craig Smith High-sticking on Buffalo Sabres forward Jerry D'Amigo during NHL Game No. 1075 in Nashville on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 17:50 of the first period. $5,000.00 March 22, 2015[7]

Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

2014–15 Game Log

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

Playoffs

2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Legend:       Win       Loss

Player stats

Final Stats[8]

Skaters
Goaltenders
Regular Season
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Pekka Rinne 64 64 3,851 41 17 6 140 2.18 1807 .923 4 0 1 8
Carter Hutton 18 17 1010 6 7 4 44 2.61 450 .902 1 0 0 0
Marek Mazanec 2 1 106 0 1 0 4 2.26 47 .915 0 0 0 0
Playoffs
Player GP GS TOI W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Pekka Rinne 6 6 425 2 4 19 2.68 208 .909 0 0 1 0

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

Notable achievements

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

The Predators have been involved in the following transactions during the 2014–15 season.

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  15. Nashville Predators Acquire James Neal From Pittsburgh
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 Preds Select Two in Second Round
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Predators Select Seven at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft
  18. Nashville Acquires Arcobello From Edmonton
  19. Nashville Acquires Franson and Santorelli From Toronto
  20. Predators Sign Olli Jokinen to One-Year Deal
  21. Nashville Predators Sign Anton Volchenkov to a One-Year Contract
  22. Nashville Predators Sign Mike Ribeiro to a One-Year Contract
  23. Nashville Predators Sign Derek Roy to a One-Year Contract
  24. Nashville Predators Sign Forward Steve Moses
  25. Dallas Stars Sign Right Wing Patrick Eaves
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  27. Penguins Claim Forward Mark Arcobello
  28. Nashville Predators Sign Joe Piskula to a One-Year Contract
  29. Nashville Predators Sign Anthony Bitetto to a One-Year Contract
  30. Nashville Predators Sign Mattias Ekholm to a Two-Year Contract
  31. Nashville Predators Sign 2014 Fourth Round Pick Viktor Arvidsson to an Entry Level Contract
  32. Nashville Predators Sign 2014 First Round Pick Kevin Fiala
  33. Nashville Predators Agree to Terms with Defenseman Ryan Ellis
  34. Nashville Predators Sign Taylor Beck to a One-Year Contract
  35. Nashville Predators Sign Mazanec to a One-Year Contract
  36. Nashville Predators Sign 2013 Draftee Juuse Saros
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  39. Predators Select 10 at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft
  40. Nashville Predators Acquire Jaynen Rissling From Washington