<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Predators will open the Stanley Cup playoffs at home next week with two games against an undetermined opponent.
The tremendous success of the Predators’ unexpected Stanley Cup Final run last season can be tied to its novelty.
Nashville embraced<wm> the tradition by taking the torch, and also taking the torch with them was a rite of passage. Each year since 1946, the city hosts the playoff opponent, and that winner faces the Stanley Cup champion that season. Fans are excitedly awaiting that moment when Nashville, along with its players, get to stand on the championship trophy.

Sweep fans will feel the love for our city will extend to the city square for hours during hockey, fans pack into Civic Auditorium Square every year after</wm> their team advances.

Over time, the city will likely host thousands and  thousands and thousands of dollars