The NHL released the full slate of first-round matchups for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including game times and TV schedule.

per Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean. Assistant coach Todd Richards ran Saturday’s practice in Brunette’s absence and will be in line to man the bench should Brunette need to miss another day.

Trotz was named Nashville's general manager after David Poile retired in 2023. Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex at [email protected]. Follow Alex on X, ...