The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They compete in the Central Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). Founded in 1998, the team plays its home games at the Bridgestone Arena and has a loyal fan base known for their enthusiastic support. The Predators have made several playoff appearances, with their most notable achievement being a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017. The team's colors are gold, navy blue, and white, and their mascot is a saber-toothed tiger named Gnash.