Smashville's famous fans celebrate Predators reaching Stanley Cup Final

Big crowds, notable supporters rally behind Nashville during playoffs

By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

May 23, 2017

Nashville was rocking Monday night after the Predators clinched their first Stanley Cup Final berth in franchise history, and the well wishes were coming from all over.

The crowd inside Bridgestone Arena is famously loud, but the one outside was impressive too, with thousands gathering in viewing areas around the building.

Might be just as many #Preds fans outside as there are inside. #Smashville knows how to do it. #StandWithUs pic.twitter.com/lSM2EUFCk7
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) May 23, 2017

That made for some raucous celebrations inside and out.

Nashville is wild right now. #StanleyCup https://t.co/6yYsr8YKEs
— NHL (@NHL) May 23, 2017

. @PredsNHL WIN & move on to the #StanleyCup Final! Bring. It. ON! This town is ready. You can't touch #PredsPride! #StandWithUs #ANAvsNSH pic.twitter.com/B8VQanb4Hv
— Nashville Tennessee (@visitmusiccity) May 23, 2017

Some of the Predators' famous fans couldn't help but get in on the party.

Going to the finals! #StanleyCupPlayoffs #PredsPride pic.twitter.com/dbnxoJJyMt
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 23, 2017

THE STANLEY CUP FINALS ARE COMING TO
NASHVILLE
WAY TO GO PREDS!!!!!!!!!
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) May 23, 2017

Solid crew tonight... headed to the cup🥊🥊💯💯👍👍 pic.twitter.com/tS2F7DqZ2Y
— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) May 23, 2017

The NFL's Tennessee Titans have been big Predators supporters, whether that means staying fully clothed at all times or not. Quinton Spain has clearly opted for the not.

Like we've been saying. pic.twitter.com/JrH99DQyaP
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 23, 2017

Even some politicians got in on the occasion.

.@PredsNHL win! What a series! This team never quits! On to the #Stanleycup ! #standwithus #ANAvsNSH
— Al Gore (@algore) May 23, 2017

Lord Stanley is about to go honky-tonkin'! Way to go @PredsNHL! #WesternConferenceChamps #Smashville #StandWithUs pic.twitter.com/xh2UeSvpQa
— Bill Haslam (@BillHaslam) May 23, 2017

The @PredsNHL are going to the #StanleyCup FINALS!
— Megan Barry (@MeganCBarry) May 23, 2017

The Predators have had no shortage of support during the playoffs, but you know none of these fans will be truly satisfied until they bring the Stanley Cup home to Nashville.

Smashville's famous fans celebrate Predators reaching Stanley Cup Final

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