<P> Section 303 is where a section of fans at the Bridgestone Arena sit, stand, and cheer, colloquially known as The Cellblock . The group refers to themselves as "the loudest section of the loudest arena in the NHL ." The fan - based organization has been recognized by the Predators' front office . A large banner was produced by the front office for posting on the wall behind the section . </P> <P> On April 3, 2008, with the Predators clinging to a 3--2 lead with 4: 30 in their final home game of the regular season, a sellout crowd at what was then known as the Sommet Center, gave the team a standing ovation through the entirety of the final TV timeout . The Predators went on to win the game against the St. Louis Blues and advanced to the playoffs that year, where the "standing O" during the final TV timeout has since become a fan tradition . </P> <P> The mascot of the Predators is Gnash, a blue saber - toothed cat . Introduced in 1998, Gnash's trademark includes stunts, such as very fast rappels, zip lines, and a pendulum swing that takes him under the scoreboard and just inches off the ice . To go along with the saber - toothed cat mascot, Predators fans proudly use their Fang Fingers during each power play of the game . There are foam saber - fang gloves that can be purchased, but most fans simply curl their index and middle fingers on each hand into fang shapes and brandish them in an up - and - down motion . Fang Fingers are done to the horror sounds from the Alfred Hitchcock movie, Psycho . </P> <P> Fans are also known for a variety of chants taunting players of the opposing team, particularly the goalie . For example, after each Predators goal, fans call the opposing goalie's name, accompanied by shouts of "It's all your fault" and other epithets . These cheers are sometimes said to originate from tradition at college football games, but some of these derive from traditions held by fans of pre-NHL hockey clubs Nashville Dixie Flyers, Nashville South Stars, Nashville Nighthawks, and Nashville Knights . Nashville's fanbase is said by many to be among the loudest in the National Hockey League, with sound levels reaching over 120 dB during the playoffs . This has contributed to the team also being called "Smashville". </P>

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