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The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee, and a member of the National Hockey League’s Central Division. The franchise began play in 1998 and plays its home games at Bridgestone Arena. Its name and original visual identity were inspired by the fossil of a saber-toothed cat discovered during construction of the arena. Nashville reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2017 but lost the series to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Where do the Nashville Predators play home games?
The Nashville Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The arena opened in December 1996, while the Predators began play there in 1998.
When did the Nashville Predators join the NHL?
The franchise began play in 1998 and was announced as the NHL's 27th franchise. Its first regular-season win came on October 13, 1998, against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Which NHL division are the Predators in?
Nashville is a member of the NHL's Central Division. That places the Predators in a division with other Western Conference teams, including the St. Louis Blues.
Why is the Nashville Predators logo a saber-toothed tiger?
The franchise's history links the identity to saber-toothed tiger remains found near the site of the future arena in 1971. Fans selected the name Predators in 1997, before the team debuted in 1998.
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