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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battles for the puck with Kings defenseman Matt Roy (81) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battles for the puck with Kings defenseman Matt Roy (81) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) gets into position against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) gets into position against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.
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Oct 21, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) pushes New York Rangers right wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) during first period at Madison Square Garden.
Oct 21, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) pushes New York Rangers right wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) during first period at Madison Square Garden.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) fights with Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns (28) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) fights with Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns (28) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
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The Flyers and Predators, including left wing Cody McLeod (55)  tussle behind the Flyers bench during the second period of the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.
The Flyers and Predators, including left wing Cody McLeod (55) tussle behind the Flyers bench during the second period of the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) is checked by Craig Smith (15) in the first period of the NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) is checked by Craig Smith (15) in the first period of the NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Pittsburgh.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley (6) battle for the puck during the second period of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley (6) battle for the puck during the second period of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) tosses a puck into the crowd before game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) tosses a puck into the crowd before game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) battle during the second period of game 6 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Monday, May 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) battle during the second period of game 6 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Monday, May 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sami Vatanen (45) and Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battle along the boards during the second period of game 6 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Monday, May 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sami Vatanen (45) and Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battle along the boards during the second period of game 6 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Monday, May 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) connects with Ducks right wing Jared Boll (40) in a fight during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) connects with Ducks right wing Jared Boll (40) in a fight during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) tangles with Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) along the boards during the first  period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) tangles with Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) along the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scuffles with Anaheim Ducks right wing Jared Boll (40) against the glass during the third period of game 1 of the Western Conference finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scuffles with Anaheim Ducks right wing Jared Boll (40) against the glass during the third period of game 1 of the Western Conference finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scuffles with Anaheim Ducks right wing Jared Boll (40) against the glass during the third period of game 1 of the Western Conference finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scuffles with Anaheim Ducks right wing Jared Boll (40) against the glass during the third period of game 1 of the Western Conference finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) takes a shot at the Anaheim goal Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) moves in the defend during the second period  in game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Finals at Honda Center.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) takes a shot at the Anaheim goal Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) moves in the defend during the second period in game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Finals at Honda Center.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores on Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores on Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores a goal past Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores a goal past Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates his goal during the second period of Game 3 on Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates his goal during the second period of Game 3 on Sunday, April 30, 2017.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates his goal during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates his goal during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the second period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battles for the puck with Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) during the second period in game 1 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in St. Louis, Mo.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battles for the puck with Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) during the second period in game 1 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in St. Louis, Mo.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) chases down a flying puck during the first period against the Islanders at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) chases down a flying puck during the first period against the Islanders at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Boston's Kevan Miller (86) checks Nashville's Cody McLeod (55) during the first period on March 28, 2017.
Boston's Kevan Miller (86) checks Nashville's Cody McLeod (55) during the first period on March 28, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Winnipeg Jets left wing Shawn Matthias (16) fight during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 13, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Winnipeg Jets left wing Shawn Matthias (16) fight during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 13, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Winnipeg Jets left wing Shawn Matthias (16) fight during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 13, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) and Winnipeg Jets left wing Shawn Matthias (16) fight during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 13, 2017.
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Predators left wing Cody McLeod and Blackhawks right wing Jordin Tootoo exchange punches during a fight during the first period on March 4, 2017.
Predators left wing Cody McLeod and Blackhawks right wing Jordin Tootoo exchange punches during a fight during the first period on March 4, 2017.
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Nashville left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores a goal past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and center Derek Stepan (21) during the first period on Feb. 9, 2017.
Nashville left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores a goal past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and center Derek Stepan (21) during the first period on Feb. 9, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scuffles with Detroit Red Wings players during the first period on Feb. 4, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scuffles with Detroit Red Wings players during the first period on Feb. 4, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) fights Edmonton Oilers left wing Patrick Maroon (19) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) fights Edmonton Oilers left wing Patrick Maroon (19) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates with teammate center Ryan Johansen (92) after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrates with teammate center Ryan Johansen (92) after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.
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Nashville Predators forward Cody McLeod (55) checks Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matt Benning (83) during the third period on Jan. 20, 2017.
Nashville Predators forward Cody McLeod (55) checks Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matt Benning (83) during the third period on Jan. 20, 2017.
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Edmonton Oilers forward Milan Lucic (27) and Nashville Predators forward Cody McLeod (55) fight during the second period on Jan. 20, 2017.
Edmonton Oilers forward Milan Lucic (27) and Nashville Predators forward Cody McLeod (55) fight during the second period on Jan. 20, 2017.
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Calgary Flames defenseman Deryk Engelland (29) and Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) are separated during the first period on Jan. 19, 2017.
Calgary Flames defenseman Deryk Engelland (29) and Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) are separated during the first period on Jan. 19, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod, right, throws a punch at Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla as they fight in the second period on Jan. 14, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod, right, throws a punch at Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla as they fight in the second period on Jan. 14, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod, right, lands a punch on the face of Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla as they fight in the second period on Jan. 14, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod, right, lands a punch on the face of Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla as they fight in the second period on Jan. 14, 2017.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) and  defenseman Eric Gelinas (44) during the second period on Jan. 14, 2017.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) scores a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) and defenseman Eric Gelinas (44) during the second period on Jan. 14, 2017.
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