In case you missed it, Nashville was lit Saturday night as the Predators hosted their first Stanley Cup final game in franchise history.

 

 

#Smashville does the #StanleyCup Final BIG. #Preds

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Before the Cup final, the Predators' CEO estimated there would be 20,000 - 30,000 people watching the game and supporting the team outside of Bridgestone Arena, but he actually went under with his estimate.

As per Pro Hockey Talk, the crowd around the arena was estimated at over 50,000 people.

Perhaps even more shocking than the size of the crowd, though, was the ridiculously low number of arrests made Saturday night.

Not only did Nashville produce one of the best Stanley Cup atmospheres of all time, but the fans did so in a respectful manner when things could have gotten out of hand easily.

Win or lose, we hope the respect is still there as Game 4 goes Monday night in Smashville.

(H/T: Pro Hockey Talk)