Canucks 3 Keys, Round 1, Game 3, 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs After a deflating loss in Game 2, the Vancouver Canucks will look to take a 2-1 lead against the Nashville Predators as the series shifts to Bridgestone Arena. The Canucks have never lost a postseason game in Nashville, outscoring the Predators 9-5 in their three previous matchups. Based on historical data, teams leading 2-1 in a series win 69% of the time, showing just how valuable this Game 3 is for both teams. With the series switching to Nashville, Vancouver will lose some of their ability to match up on faceoffs. While Elias Lindholm's line did a great job of shutting down Ryan O'Reilly and his winger, Andrew Brunette may try to get his star players away from the Canucks third line as the Predators will now have last change. Even though Vancouver will be at a disadvantage, their top players will need to fight through the matchups and produce if they want to leave with a victory. Lastly, this game provides an excellent opportunity for Casey DeSmith to show he can carry this Canucks team through the playoffs. DeSmith had a challenging Game 2 but should be able to bounce back now that he has had proper time to prepare for the game. It won't be an easy task, but one DeSmith has to be ready for if Vancouver is going to advance past the first round. Player to Watch Nils Höglander It has been a tough start to the postseason for Nils Höglander. He is averaging 9:28 through his first two games and has yet to record a shot on goal. If Höglander wants to stay in the top six, he will need to register some form of offensive production; otherwise, he could find himself stapled to the bench in Game 3 Jason Zucker Jason Zucker has been productive through the first two games of this series. He has a point in both games and has contributed with five hits. Currently playing beside Anthony Beauvillier and Colton Sissons, Zucker has already shown in this series he can make the most of his opportunities in the offensive zone without risking his overall defensive play. Canucks Projected Lineup Suter-Miller-Boeser Mikheyev-Pettersson-Höglander Joshua-Lindholm-Garland Di Giuseppe-Blueger-Lafferty Hughes- Hronek Soucy- Myers Zadorov- Cole DeSmith Šilovs Predators Projected Lines Forsberg- O'Reilly- Nyquist Zucker- Sissons- Jankowski Beauvillier- Novak- Evangelista Smith- McCarron- Sherwood McDonagh- Roman Josi Lauzon- Carrier Stastney- Luke Schenn Saros Lankinen Odd Courtesy of BetMGM [https://sports.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/events/nashville-predators-at-vancouver-canucks-15713832https://sports.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/events/vancouver-canucks-at-nashville-predators-15714333] Spread Canucks: 1.36 (+1.5) Predators: 3.20 (-1.5) Total Over 5.5: 1.80 Under 5.5: 2.05 Money Line Canucks: 1.95 Predators: 1.87 Game Information Start Time: 4:30 PM PT Television: Sportsnet Radio: Sportsnet 650 Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. REPORT: Thatcher Demko's Injury Timeline Starting To Appear [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/report-thatcher-demkos-injury-timeline-starting-to-appear] Former Canucks Team Up With Lyndsey Fry To Support Youth Hockey In Arizona [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/former-canucks-team-up-with-lyndsey-fry-to-support-youth-hockey-in-arizona] Abbotsford Canucks Kick Off 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs With 4-2 Victory Over The Colorado Eagles [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/game-day/abbotsford-canucks-kick-off-2024-calder-cup-playoffs-with-4-2-victory-over-the-colorado-eagles] Canucks Prospects Bloom And Young Advance To The OHL And WHL Conference Finals [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/canucks-prospects-bloom-and-young-advance-to-the-ohl-and-whl-conference-final] What's Going On With Canucks' Thatcher Demko? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/whats-going-on-with-canucks-thatcher-demko] Zadorov, Joshua And Di Giuseppe Impress As Canucks' 3 Stars Of Game 2 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/game-day/zadorov-joshua-and-di-giuseppe-impress-as-canucks-3-stars-of-game-2] BREAKING: Canucks Tyler Myers Out For Game 2 Against The Predators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-tyler-myers-out-for-game-2-against-the-predators] Canucks Brock Boeser Reveals He Had Trouble Sleeping After Exhilarating Game 1 Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/canucks-brock-boeser-reveals-he-had-trouble-sleeping-after-exhilarating-game-1-win] Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxNjc3MzIzNTkyODA0MTE2/screenshot-2023-10-22-at-91546am.png]
