Subban says Nashville's arena will 'be even louder in Game 4'
Predators defenseman P.K. Subban has aced his predictions thus far. Not only did he guarantee a Game 3 win, but he also claimed it would be one of the best atmospheres in NHL history.
Well, the Preds took care of the Penguins on Saturday, and Bridgestone Arena was absolutely rocking. It may be a tough atmosphere to top, but Subban is pretty certain it can be done.
"Our fans don't get enough credit for knowing the game and knowing hockey. And they do know the game. And they understand the importance of these games. You thought it was loud today? It'll be even louder in Game 4," he said, according to Yahoo! Sports' Greg Wyshynski.
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Some of the chants the fans scream out - and the synchronization they do it with - makes the atmosphere resemble that of an overseas soccer game or a college football contest.
The good people of Smashville have certainly made Bridgestone Arena a hostile environment for visiting teams, as Nashville now holds an 8-1 record at home during the postseason.
Even during the regular season - in which the Preds stumbled into the playoffs as the West's second wild-card team and the NHL's 16th seed overall - they posted a record of 24-9-8 at home. Only Washington, Pittsburgh, and Anaheim finished with fewer regulation losses at home.
If Game 4 is even louder than Game 3 was, it only increases the chances of Subban and the Preds evening the series up at two games apiece.