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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 19: Scott Hartnell #17 of the Nashville Predators tosses a puck for luck to a young fan during warmups prior to an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on December 19, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Bridgestone Arena is one of the best atmospheres in the NHL

Even when the Preds were down by four goals in the first period, and Rinne had the worst start to the game of any for him this season, the fans were still loud. The Nashville faithful were loud in support for Saros when he took over also, and that likely helped his confidence.

Bridgestone became famous in the 2017 NHL Playoffs, and the fans are still out in full force this season. It was not only the saves that Saros made that excited the crowd all night. They never quieted down, no matter what odds their team was facing.

It’s a huge boost when your fans create as loud of an atmosphere as the Preds faithful do. With the Canes struggling in attendance yet again, this is something that they can learn from. PNC Arena should be loud on Dec. 23, when Carolina returns to Raleigh.

But, through each of Nashville’s four power plays, the noise could be heard even from a television set. “Smashville” continues to provide one of the coolest atmospheres to see of any arena in the league.

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