So far in Game 1, the Anaheim Ducks might not experience a ton of home-ice advantage for a simple reason: their fans seem to still be getting to the building.
With playoff hockey being a sensation in Nashville (or “Smashville”), Carrie Underwood took an opportunity to praise the Predators’ crowds at the Ducks’ expense.
Here’s what Mike Fisher’s wife had to say in noticing some - at least temporarily - empty seats to begin the Western Conference Final:
Woah, what's with all the empty seats in Anaheim tonight?! Wouldn't happen in #Smashville that's for sure!! #NSHvsANA #GoPreds
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 13, 2017
Is that trash talk or smash talk?
Anyway, every indication is that traffic is the main culprit (rather than, say, indifference or a quick turnaround from rounds two to three).
Lots of empty seats to start. Apparently some traffic issues around Katella. Angels game doesn't help.
— Curtis Zupke (@curtiszupke) May 13, 2017