Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) skates the puck past Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (7) skates the puck past Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) skates the puck past Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (7) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak (82) reaches for the puck past Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators left wing Zachary L'Heureux (68) skates the puck past Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (28) and left wing Jordan Martinook (48) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators Jonathan Marchessault, center, celebrates his goal with teammates Tommy Novak (82) and Luke Evangelista (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)