The Canucks are 2-0 versus Nashville this season.
The Vancouver Canucks (21-9-2) will be looking for the season sweep when they face the Nashville Predators (18-13-0) on Tuesday night. The Canucks have outscored the Predators 8-4 in their previous two matchups, with the last game featuring an Elias Pettersson hat trick. Vancouver has won their last three matchups versus Nashville and picked up points in five straight games.
This game should be exciting as both teams have won seven of their last ten games. There should also be plenty of opportunities for both teams, as the Canucks and Predators both rank in the bottom ten when it comes to the penalty kill. In a battle that features two of the best teams in the league when trailing after two periods, it is possible that whoever scores first walks away from this game with the win.
Players To Watch
Phil Di Giuseppe
After being a healthy scratch against the Chicago Blackhawks, what will Phil Di Giuseppe bring to the lineup upon his return? With no points in his last 11 games, the Canucks winger needs to prove he belongs in the lineup. Yes, it is hard to generate offence when playing on the fourth line, but hopefully, he can break his two-game shotless streak against the Predators.
Juuse Saros
If Vancouver has plans on a season sweep, they will need to solve Juuse Saros. This will not be an easy task as the Predators goaltender is 5-1-1 against the Canucks in his career. Currently, on a six-game win streak where he has only allowed three or more goals once, Vancouver's offence will need to bring their A-game; otherwise, it could be a frustrating night for the visitors.
Projected Lineup
Mikheyev- Pettersson- Suter
Höglander- Miller- Boeser
Joshua- Bleuger- Garland
Di Giuseppe- Åman- Lafferty
Hughes- Hronek
Cole- Juulsen
Zadorov- Myers
DeSmith
Demko
Spread
Canucks: 3.20 (-1.5)
Predators: 1.36 (+1.5)
Total
Over 6: 1.87
Under 6: 1.95
Money Line
Canucks: 1.91
Predators: 1.91
Game Information
Start Time: 5:00 PM PT
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
