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10 best photos from the craziness that was Nashville's 1st Cup Final game

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY Sports

The Nashville Predators faithful did not disappoint on Saturday.

The entire city was in a frenzy before, during, and after the club's triumphant 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3. It was a spectacle, one that defenseman P.K. Subban correctly predicted ahead of the game.

Related: Subban says Nashville's arena will 'be even louder in Game 4'

Here is just a slight sample of the craziness that occurred during the team's first ever Stanley Cup Final game.

They don't call it Smashville for nothing.

While it was a great day for hockey, it wasn't a great day to go for a cruise downtown.

Inside Bridgestone Arena, Predators mascot Gnash got the party started.

Of course, what's a Preds game without a catfish (don't worry this one is fake).

This one on the other hand ...

And this one.

Pekka Rinne was back to his old tricks.

Inevitably, things got a little chippy.

Though, Craig Smith did also deliver some finesse.

All in all, it was one hell of a day in the Music City.

(Photos courtesy: Action Images)

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