Once again, Smashville strikes the nation with it’s packed streets, full bars, and loud, loud Predators fans.
And we mean LOUD.
While Saturday was a feat in itself, with over 50,000 people visiting downtown Nashville for Game Three, Monday did not disappoint. The Nashville Predators came out on the other side victorious once again, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in stellar fashion… turning Nashville upside down on the first workday of the week. Below, we have attached what would be some of our favorite moments from Game Four… and there are some great ones.
The infamous SMASH CAR takes even more of a beating mid-Monday before Game Four.
Getting closer to game time and we have a feeling this car won't make it much longer… SMASHING IT UP here on the plaza!! #Smashville 💥 pic.twitter.com/BTma4q4lHV
— ESPN 102.5 The Game (@1025TheGame) June 5, 2017
Kip Moore performs on the Smashville stage, and fans were set up all the way back to 2nd Avenue before 5:00 pm.
NOTE: this is the SECOND screen.@KipMooreMusic is RIPPING the #Smashville Stage! #Preds play in less than 2 hours. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/sEfhh0v4xX
— 102.5 The Game (@1025TheGame) June 5, 2017
The crow outside of Bridgestone Arena was WILD, and country superstar Dierks Bentley decided to have some conversation with NBC beside our tents.
.@DierksBentley flew in to Nashville at 2am to see his @PredsNHL in action! (And talk to @PaulWBurmeister, of course!) #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/ng8JKsOz7p
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) June 5, 2017
Predators defenseman P.K. Subban arrived to Bridgestone Arena with enough Listerine for the entire city of Nashville.
.@PKSubban1 came to @BrdgstoneArena packin' mouthwash for tonight's game! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/QT522vZYcL
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) June 5, 2017
And, let’s be honest: a Dierks anthem while wearing a Fiala jersey… is EVERYTHING.
Always heavy on the star power in Nashville ⭐⭐⭐
Game 4 anthem courtesy of @DierksBentley! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/Z63BlU8A4g
— NHL (@NHL) June 6, 2017
Calle Jarnkrok’s first goal of the game was ELECTRIFYING!
Calle Jarnkrok cleans up in front. #Preds #PITvsNSH pic.twitter.com/9mxMajZy1M
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) June 6, 2017
And the reaction on Broadway is PRICELESS…
#SMASHVILLE = LIT. #Preds #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/GejTuzgeUm
— 102.5 The Game (@1025TheGame) June 6, 2017
ARVI SALUTE! The Predators took a 3-1 lead in the 2nd period.
No, Arvi, we salute you. #Preds #StandWithUs #PITvsNSH pic.twitter.com/t51vlmsYFR
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) June 6, 2017
The Forsberg empty-netter was also a pretty sweet moment.
EMPTY NETTER = INSANE PLAZA! FROSTIES!!!! #Preds #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/h2T8jOT4Mv
— 102.5 The Game (@1025TheGame) June 6, 2017
And when the Predators sealed the deal to tie the series, as Pete Weber would say: Smashville went APE.
Series. TIED. 💥
PLAZA INSANITY ENGAGED as the final seconds count down in #Smashville! #Preds #StanleyCup #PITvsNSH pic.twitter.com/ZhYp0FFSD1
— ESPN 102.5 The Game (@1025TheGame) June 6, 2017
Let’s be honest, if YOU were a goal-tender for the opposing team, you are NOT a fan of this fan base.
"MURRAY… MURRAY…"
On the plaza. #Smashville has flipped upside down. #Preds #PITvsNSH #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/tPH4AlOIIW
— 102.5 The Game (@1025TheGame) June 6, 2017
One thing we know for certain: There WILL be a Game Six right here in Smashville.
On a Sunday. During CMA Fest.
Nashville, we’re ready for you this weekend. Let’s make history.