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History made as Preds advance to Western Conference Final

For the first time in franchise history, the Nashville Predators will advance to the Western Conference Final after defeating the St. Louis Blues in Game Six of the Western Conference Semi-Finals 3-1. Roman Josi, Ryan Johansen and Calle Jarnkrok all scored for Nashville. After a rough first period, the Predators fell into their style of play for the rest of the game and shut down the opportunities for the Blues. Pekka Rinne made 23 saves and carries a .951 save percentage along with 1.37 goals against average so far in the playoffs.

Above, hear from Ryan Ellis, Roman Josi, P.K. Subban, Ryan Johansen and Pekka Rinne.

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Justin is the author of "The Making of Smashville." An award-winning reporter, in 2013, he received the Silver Medal in the Best Sports Reporter Category for The Tennessean's Toast of Music City reader's poll. In 2014 & 2015, Justin was voted as the Best Sports Reporter in Nashville. In 2014, PenaltyBoxRadio.com received the silver medal as Best Blog in Nashville. In 2015, the website received the award for Best Sports Blog in Music City. In 2016, the site was awarded 2nd place as Best Blog in Nashville. He has been a featured guest on "NHL Tonight" on NHL Network, "Inside Sports Sunday on WSMV-TV, "All Things Considered" on NPR, "Road to the Cup" on WKRN-TV, "Sportsline" on NewsC hannel 5+, "Predators Playoffs Today" on ESPN 102.5 The Game, TSN 1290 Winnipeg, Sportsnet 590 The Fan - Toronto, TSN 1260 Edmonton, WGR Sports Radio 550 - Buffalo, and featured in The Ringer, Saturday Down South and The Tennessean. Credentialed by the Nashville Predators, the NHL (Stanley Cup Final, Draft, All Star Game), WCHA and CHL.

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