The Predators' first pick is at No. 5, which came as a result of the draft lottery on May 5. Their second pick, from Tampa Bay, is at No. 23, and their final pick is at No. 26, from Vegas.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned of an "underlying cultural civil war" in America, claiming President Donald Trump's support comes from his opposition to the Obama-Biden system.

The Predators' biggest hits with goaltenders have come in the later rounds. Pekka Rinne, the team's all-time leader in wins (369), was taken in the eighth round (No. 258 overall) in 2004.

Michael McCarron, a Nashville Predators forward rumored to be tied to trade talks, scored a goal and had a strong performance in a 5-3 win against the Seattle Kraken.