Takeaways: Nashville Predators snap 3-game skid in win over Vancouver Canucks

Cole Smith's third-period tipped goal that squeaked over the goal line proved to be enough in the Nashville Predators' 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. 

Smith's conversion was the first time the Predators had scored a home third-period goal since the home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 9. Ryan O'Reilly scored a short-handed goal in the second period to open up the scoring. 

Juuse Saros made 21 saves on 22 shots, picking up his third win of the season. 

Takeaways: Nashville Predators snap 3-game skid in win over Vancouver Canucks Cole Smith's clutch third-period tip breaks Nashville's skid in a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

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