It was a bitter pill to swallow at the time. The Nashville Predators lost the Stanley Cup on home ice. For at least 3 games-worth of playing time, the Western Conference Champion looked like the better team. They held the Pittsburgh Penguins scoreless for a majority of the first game. The Predators dominated at Bridgestone Arena in Games 3 and 4. Even in Game 6, the Predators looked destined to win it.
But, alas, they fell short.
As soon as the series was over, comments arose about “if’ the Predators had home ice they would be the champion.