Frequently Asked Questions
Did Patrick Kane admit the Predators were better than the Blackhawks?
Yes, Kane told CSN Chicago that the sweep was probably how it should have been, acknowledging the Predators were the much better team. He noted the Blackhawks had a chance in Game 3 when they were up 2-0, but that was about it.
How did the Nashville Predators eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2017 playoffs?
The Predators swept the Blackhawks in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, winning all four games. Kane himself admitted it was a clean sweep and that's probably how it should have been.
Why were the Nashville Predators considered the best team in the Western Conference?
After sweeping the number one seed Blackhawks, the Predators went on to do similar damage to the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks, two other top Western Conference teams. Their combination of an impenetrable defense and unstoppable offense made them the clear-cut best team in the West throughout the playoffs.
Was this the second straight year the Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs?
Yes, the Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for a second consecutive year. The Predators' sweep continued a frustrating trend for Chicago fans.
Who did the Nashville Predators face after beating the Blackhawks in the 2017 playoffs?
After sweeping the Blackhawks, the Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks to advance out of the Western Conference. They were headed to the Stanley Cup Final as the West's representative.