It's easy to get a bit nostalgic at this time of the year.

With 360-or-so days down and only a few more to go before the calendar flips to show 2019, pausing to look back at the memories of the past 12 months seems to be a necessity.

For the Predators, 2018 brought about triumph and heartbreak, a pair of trophies and a trio of banners, as well as all of the emotions that come with supporting a professional hockey team that has become part of the fabric of its city.