re: 2017 NHL Playoff Thread: PENGUINS WIN THE CUP, Crosby robs Malkin of the Conn Smythe

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Some good photos and videos here.

It was an incredible atmosphere. None of the bars we went to had a cover charge. Some were just one in one out once they got too crowded.

I got a seat with my buddy at the bar and had no trouble getting drinks all night. My only complaint was they had some shitty live band playing DURING the entire game. Never put the game broadcast over the loud speakers, which I thought was absolutely ridiculous. A lot of people around me did too.

But I guess they're the Music City and that's just how it is some places. Regardless, it was extremely fun. Very well organized. I went to the NBC Sports live post game show afterwards and ended up getting a picture with Jeremy Roenick at the end.

Thanks for the pictures

Nice crowd, would be an awesome experience

I live about 15 minutes from Bridgestone arena! This entire city is CRAZY about the Preds! I got my family hooked on hockey! Nashville has done something no other hockey team did... And that's make people notice how great of a hockey town it REALLY is becoming!

I heard it live on CBC. That is awesome.

While disappointing during the game, the manager of the bar likely had a deal in advance with the band. No way to predict the Predators would still be playing weeks or months in advance. When we went down there I think there was a band playing in every bar we were at. I like Roenick on TV.

I liked this tweet the best.

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Shawn Roarke @sroarke_nhl
This is view of @BrdgstoneArena Plaza from corner across Broadway. Claustrophobics beware. #StanleyCupFinal
6:20 PM - 3 Jun 201

It's game day in SMASHVILLE!

Insane atmosphere. Never seen it like this in my two years here and that is saying a lot.

Had to hang on 2nd the whole time because Broadway was just absurd.

Great night, still feeling it today. Gotta keep it going tonight but I have a good feeling.

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Predators have outplayed Penguins for much of the series. I could easily see a 6-7 game series. I'm not counting anyone out. And who are the Cruch?

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Yeah, the fact the Preds have played well is what makes game 1's loss even worse. Should've been at least 1-1 series after two but now the Preds have to pull off 4 of 5 wins. Hope they can do it, but the odds are against them.

Syracuse Crunch is what that go is for. The Lightning are fortunate to have a worthy AHL club that prepares future NHL hidden gems for the Lightning, but the Crunch have also dug a 2-0 deficit in the finals. Hope they can overcome 2-0 series deficit after two tough loses.

Go Lightning, Crunch, and Predators !!!