FILE - John Tortorella, Philadelphia Flyers head coach, arrives for a news conference at the NHL hockey team's arena on May 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

FILE - Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, March 3, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Adam Sykora #38 of the New York Rangers (l) leaves the icing following his first NHL fight as Jaroslav Chmelar #49 (r) speaks with him at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators teammates congratulate Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck to score a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi, left, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, left, congratulates center Steven Stamkos (91) after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)