Nashville Predators center Gustav Nyquist (14) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Steven Stamkos (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) waves to the crowd after a video tribute during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Stamkos played for the Lightning for 16-seasons. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) and center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrate with the bench after O'Reilly's goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots wide of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) battle for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos arrives at Amalie Arena before an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Stamkos played for the Lightnig for 16-seasons. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)