Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) skate the puck past New York Rangers defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (5) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) and Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak (82) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) hits the puck past Nashville Predators defenseman Kevin Gravel (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot on goal against the New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) skates the puck past New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) skates the puck past New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nashville Predators defenseman Marc Del Gaizo (7) fights New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)