Just like 2011, the Vancouver Canucks can end their series against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Game 6.
Just like in 2011, the Vancouver Canucks have a chance to advance in Game 6 as they travel to Bridgestone Arena to face the Nashville Predators. The Canucks are 5-0 all-time in Nashville during the playoffs, which includes winning both previous games this year. With a win, Vancouver would advance to the second round, where the Edmonton Oilers are currently waiting for them.
While the Canucks played a strong game on Wednesday, they struggled in the offensive zone, only scoring once against Juuse Saros on 20 shots. It was another frustrating game as Vancouver missed the net 18 times as they were trying to set up the perfect play rather than just get pucks on the net. The missed shots have been a talking point all series and need to be a focus for the Canucks heading into Game 6.
The other problematic area has been the power play. Going 0-2 in Game 5, Vancouver is now 2-13 with the man advantage. The power play's inefficiency has already cost them games this series and needs to find a way to return to form if the Canucks have eyes on a long run.
Players to Watch
Brock Boeser
The last time these two teams played in Nashville, Brock Boeser had a game to remember. Boeser scored a hat trick which included the game-tying goal with eight seconds remaining. If he can put forward a similar performance, it will go a long way in pushing Vancouver to the second round.
Filip Forsberg
Filip Forsberg has arguably been the Predators' best player in this series. He leads the team in points with six and is the only player with multiple goals. With his season on the line, the Canucks expect the 48-goal scorer to be on his game as he looks to send the series to a Game 7.
Canucks Projected Lineup
Suter-Miller-Boeser
Mikheyev-Pettersson-Höglander
Joshua-Lindholm-Garland
Di Giuseppe-Blueger-Lafferty
Hughes- Hronek
Soucy- Myers
Zadorov- Cole
Šilovs
DeSmith
Predators Projected Lines
Forsberg- O'Reilly- Nyquist
Zucker- Sissons- Beauvillier
Jankowski- Novak- Evangelista
Smith- McCarron- Sherwood
Josi- Fabbro
Lauzon- Carrier
McDonagh- Barrie
Saros
Lankinen
Spread
Canucks: 1.42 (+1.5)
Predators: 2.90 (-1.5)
Total
Over 5.5: 1.95
Under 5.5: 1.87
Money Line
Canucks: 2.10
Predators: 1.77
Game Information
Start Time: 4:00 PM PT
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
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