The 2016-17 season will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Nashville Predators fans. After sneaking into the playoffs as the second wild card spot and tying the Flames for the lowest point total of all the playoff teams, it appeared it would be a quick trip. However, the Predators shocked the hockey world, sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks, the best overall team in the West. It was only the second time in hockey history that the eighth seed had swept the first seed.
After stunning the hockey world, the Predators kept their hot streak going. In the second round, they beat up on the Blues, knocking them out of the playoffs in six games.