Predators sign goaltender Kevin Lankinen to one-year, $2M extension

March 03, 2023 - 5:12pm

New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) and Nashville Predators defenceman Alexandre Carrier (45) fight for the puck as Predators goaltender Kevin Lankinen guards the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year, $2-million contract for next season.

Lankinen, 27, has a 7-5-1 record in 14 games in his debut season with the Predators. He joined Nashville as a free agent after he began his career with Chicago in 2020-21.

Earlier in the day, the Predators also signed defenceman Dante Fabbro to a one-year, $2.5-million contract.

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