Ryan Ellis was a warrior in the playoffs for the Nashville; he finished the Predators incredible run with five goals and eight assists for a total of 13 points in 22 playoff games. His point production tied him with forwards Victor Arvidsson and Ryan Johansen for 3rd on the team, just three points behind team leading Filip Forsberg’s 16 and one behind Roman Josi’s 14. The Stanley Cup run the Predators went on shifted Ryan Ellis from relative obscurity outside of Nashville and into the international spotlight, showcasing him as a legitimate Top-4 defenseman in this league capable of playing big minutes.