NASHVILLE PREDATORS UNVEIL FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF EXCITEMENT!

NASHVILLE PREDATORS UNVEIL FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF EXCITEMENT!

-Preds open 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs inside Smashville this Thursday and Saturday–

Nashville, Tenn. (April 10, 2018) – The 2018 Central Division, regular-season Western Conference and Presidents’ Trophy winner Nashville Predators open the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs inside Smashville! The playoffs begin this Thursday, April 12 against the Colorado Avalanche for Game 1 of the seven-game series (8:30 p.m. CT) and continue at home for Game 2 on Saturday, April 14 (2 p.m. CT). The series shifts to Pepsi Center in Colorado for Game 3 on Monday, April 16 (9 p.m. CT) and Game 4 on Wednesday, April 18 (9 p.m. CT). Full details of the first-round playoff schedule are below and can be found at www.nhl.com/predators/fans/playoffs-game-by-game-info.

Preds fans can once again join fellow Smashvillians to cheer on the Nashville Predators at the Preds Party in the Park viewing parties hosted by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Round 1 home game viewing parties will be hosted at Music City Walk of Fame Park, located across Fifth Avenue South from Bridgestone Arena. The parties are free and open to the public. Please visit visitmusiccity.com/nashvillepredators for all details on Preds viewing parties. The city of Nashville will also be lighting major landmarks GOLD during home games, including the pedestrian bridge, AT&T building, Ascend Amphitheater and Nissan Stadium!

GAME ONE — THURSDAY, APRIL 12 vs. Colorado (8:30 p.m. CT) presented by Tennessee Lottery

• Television – FSTN regional, NBCSN national

• Radio – 102.5 The Game
• 5:30 p.m. – Plaza party presented by Lee Company, featuring the Smash Car donated by PCS Metals, inflatables, face painters, a Preds merchandise tent and a live DJ
• 6 p.m. – Fifth Third cardholders with valid game ticket may enter the arena through Nissan SoBro doors to access Barrel House
• 6:30 p.m. – All fans may enter Bridgestone Arena at all doors
• 8:15 p.m. – Be in your seat to catch a special pregame show, never seen before in the NHL! All fans will also receive LED Preds beads and a GOLD rally towel presented by Tennessee Lottery and Fox 17.

GAME TWO — SATURDAY, APRIL 14 vs. Colorado (2 p.m. CT) presented by Nissan

• Television – Exclusive NBC broadcast
• Radio – 102.5 The Game
• 11 a.m. – Plaza party presented by Lee Company, featuring the Smash Car donated by PCS Metals, inflatables, face painters, a Preds merchandise tent and a live DJ
• 11:30 a.m. – Fifth Third cardholders with valid game ticket may enter the arena through Nissan SoBro doors to access Barrel House
• 12 p.m. – All fans may enter Bridgestone Arena at all doors
• 1:45 p.m. – Be in your seat to catch a special pregame show! All fans will also receive GOLD or white t-shirts presented by Nissan, Catchin’ Deers, Delta Dental, Gray Line of Tennessee, Hunt Brothers Pizza, Kroger and Team Construction, and an expandable Stand With Us banner presented by Nissan.

GAME THREE — MONDAY, APRIL 16 at Colorado (9 p.m. CT)

• Television – FSTN regional, NBCSN national
• Radio – 102.5 The Game
• Join Preds fans inside Bridgestone Arena for an official viewing party for Game 3 presented by Fifth Third Bank! Tickets are $15 for the general public (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00548992203AC5) and $5 for Preds Season-Ticket Citizens (https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/predators/EN/link/buy/details/WPPR1G3), with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Nashville Predators Foundation. Doors to the arena will open at 7:30 p.m. for Season-Ticket Citizens and at 8 p.m. for all other fans. Arrive at 7 p.m. for the plaza party presented by Lee Company, featuring the Smash Car donated by PCS Metals, face painters, a Preds merchandise tent and a live DJ.
• Outside of the arena viewing party, attend a Preds Approved bar or restaurant, and know in advance they’ll have the Preds game on and be showing their support for the team. Visitwww.nhl.com/predators/fans/where-to-watch-playoffs to check out one of the dozens of Preds Approved locations across Tennessee.

GAME FOUR — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 at Colorado (9 p.m. CT) 

• Television – FSTN regional, NBCSN national
• Radio – 102.5 The Game
• Join Preds fans inside Bridgestone Arena for an official viewing party for Game 4! Tickets are $15 for the general public (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00548992263ACC) and $5 for Preds Season-Ticket Citizens (https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/predators/EN/link/buy/details/WPPR1G4), with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Nashville Predators Foundation. Doors to the arena will open at 7:30 p.m. for Season-Ticket Citizens and at 8 p.m. for all other fans. Arrive at 7 p.m. for the plaza party presented by Lee Company, featuring the Smash Car donated by PCS Metals, face painters, a Preds merchandise tent and a live DJ.
• Outside of the arena viewing party, attend a Preds Approved bar or restaurant, and know in advance they’ll have the Preds game on and be showing their support for the team. Visitwww.nhl.com/predators/fans/where-to-watch-playoffs to check out one of the dozens of Preds Approved locations across Tennessee.

*GAME FIVE — FRIDAY, APRIL 20 vs. Colorado (TBD) presented by Ford

• Television – TBD
• Radio – 102.5 The Game
• Three hours before puck drop – Plaza party presented by Lee Company, featuring the Smash Car donated by PCS Metals, inflatables, face painters, a Preds merchandise tent and a live DJ
• Two and a half hours before puck drop – Fifth Third cardholders with valid game ticket may enter the arena through Nissan SoBro doors to access Barrel House
• Two hours before puck drop – All fans may enter Bridgestone Arena at all doors
• 15 minutes before puck drop – Be in your seat to catch a special pregame show! All fans will also receive a GOLD rally towel presented by Ford, Catchin’ Deers and Fox Moving and Storage!

*GAME SIX — SUNDAY, APRIL 22 at Colorado (TBD)

• Television – TBD
• Radio – 102.5 The Game
• Join Preds fans inside Bridgestone Arena for an official viewing party for Game 6! Tickets are $15 for the general public and $5 for Preds Season-Ticket Citizens, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Nashville Predators Foundation. Doors to the arena will open at 7:30 p.m. for Season-Ticket Citizens and at 8 p.m. for all other fans. Arrive at 7 p.m. for the plaza party presented by Lee Company, featuring the Smash Car donated by PCS Metals, face painters, a Preds merchandise tent and a live DJ.
• Outside of the arena viewing party, attend a Preds Approved bar or restaurant, and know in advance they’ll have the Preds game on and be showing their support for the team. Visitwww.nhl.com/predators/fans/where-to-watch-playoffs to check out one of the dozens of Preds Approved locations across Tennessee.

*GAME SEVEN — TUESDAY, APRIL 24 vs. Colorado (TBD)

• Television – TBD
• Radio – 102.5 The Game

*If necessary

Smashville Verified Fan

The Nashville Predators have unveiled the Smashville Verified Fan program, an enhanced ticket buying process to ensure easy and fair opportunities for fans interested in single-game ticket opportunities during the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Smashville Verified Fan program is done through Ticketmaster and will keep bots out of line, giving fans the best opportunity to access tickets. To become a Smashville Verified Fan, simply go to http://predators.tmverifiedfan.com/ and login with your Ticketmaster account or create an account during your registration. The first chance to experience the Smashville Verified Fan program and playoff hockey in Smashville is through the 100, Twice Daily $15 day of game tickets.