Barry Trotz inducted into Predators’ Golden Hall, reunites with Alex Ovechkin for ceremonial puck drop

Former head coach and general manager Barry Trotz was inducted into the Nashville Predators' Golden Hall at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night. The ceremony coincided with the Washington Capitals' visit during Alex Ovechkin's farewell tour. Former general manager David Poile presented Trotz with a ceremonial gold jacket, making him the franchise's sixth Golden Hall inductee before Trotz conducted the ceremonial puck drop between Roman Josi and Ovechkin.

Trotz served as Nashville's inaugural head coach for 15 seasons beginning in 1997, later leading Ovechkin and the Capitals to a 2018 Stanley Cup title. Before the game, Ovechkin and Tom Wilson gifted Trotz a custom bottle of wine, while the Predators presented Ovechkin with a personalized guitar to mark his final NHL appearance in Nashville.