Nashville, Tenn. (June 19, 2017) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Monday that the Predators will open their six-game 2017 preseason schedule on Sept. 19 when they host the Florida Panthers for a day-night doubleheader. The Preds will then head to Columbus and Tampa Bay before hosting the Blue Jackets and Lightning at Bridgestone Arena the following week.
The 2017 preseason slate marks the sixth consecutive training camp - and fourth-straight year - that the Predators and Panthers have played a split-squad doubleheader. Nashville will then travel to Tampa Bay to play the Lightning on Sept. 22 before heading to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets on Sept. 24. The Predators return home to host the Blue Jackets on Sept. 28, then round out their preseason slate with the Tampa Bay Lightning in Smashville on Sept. 30. The 2017-18 regular season opens the following week.
Preds to Play Six-Game 2017 Preseason Slate
Home Schedule Includes Doubleheader vs. Florida and Games Against Columbus and Tampa Bay
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