Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers

Nick Perbix (No. 48) of the Tampa Bay Lightning battles New York Ranger Chris Kreider during a game at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 7, 2024, in New York City. 

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The Predators made their first free-agent addition of the offseason Tuesday, adding right-handed defenseman Nick Perbix.

Nashville signed Perbix to a two-year, $5.5 million deal, meaning he will count $2.75 million against the cap in each of the next two seasons.