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Nashville Predators Fans to Matt Murray: ‘It’s All Your Fault’ (Video)

Jun 3, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) celebrates after a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) during the third period in game three of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

With the Predators down 2-0 in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a home win was needed at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. 

The fans in Nashville helped define the old term “Home Ice Advantage.”

With the Predators up 2-1 with just under 11 minutes left in the second period, the Bridgestone Arena broke out in a sea of noise. The beginning is a little inaudible but goes as such:

HE SHOOTS!
HE SCORES!
YOU SUCK!

MURRAY!
MURRAY!
MURRAY!
YOU SUCK!

IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!
IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!
IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!

What’s even more striking is that the chant was seemingly in unison, with the pauses in between arguably louder than the chant itself. Nashville fans have caught the eye of NHL fans nationally, demonstrating passion that can rival crowds at the Centre Bell and Air Canada Centre.

The Predators went on to win 5-1, routing the Pittsburgh Penguins and silencing any suspicion of a four-game sweep in the Stanley Cup Final.

Grew up a diehard Islanders and Mets fan based out of Northern New Jersey. Concluding my Broadcast Communications degree at William Paterson University. WP Sportsdesk member, Stan Fischler correspondent, music buff and total Star Wars freak. Follow my social media handles to learn more. Matt Di Giacomo is a Staff Writer for the Islanders on Elite Sports NY. He encourages team discussion. Tweet him @mdigiacESNY and check out his reviews on YouTube.