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Vancouver is 13-25 all-time in Game 3's but did win Game 3 during their series against the Nashville Predators. This year, all eight teams that advanced to the second round won Game 3, showing just how vital the third game of a series is to the overall result." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " Heading into this game, the main focus for the Canucks has to be shutting down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisiatl. In Game 2, the duo played over 22 minutes together at even strength, with the Oilers duo holding a 16-3 shot advantage when on the ice together. If Vancouver has any intention of winning this series, they need to try and slow down 97 and 29; otherwise, it could be a frustrating game 3 for the Canucks and their fans. 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After Miller clearly won the matchup in Game 1, McDavid was able to take over in Game 2, with Miller and his linemates having a nightmare night, according to the analytics. It won't be easy, but Miller's ability to win his matchup will have a direct impact on the final score. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Zach Hyman" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Zach Hyman has caused plenty of problems for Vancouver in the first two games of the series. He has two goals and is tied for the team lead with eight shots on goal. A menace in the crease, the Canucks need to get in low passing lanes to avoid easy tip-ins during Game 3" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Canucks Projected Lineup" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Suter-Miller-Boeser" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Karlsson-Pettersson- Mikheyev" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Joshua-Lindholm-Garland" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Åman-Blueger-Lafferty" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hughes- Hronek" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Soucy- Myers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Zadorov- Cole" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Šilovs" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "DeSmith" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Oilers Projected Lineup" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Draisaitl- McDavid- Hyman" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Kane- Nugent-Hopkins- Foegele" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Holloway- McLeod- Perry" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Janmark- Ryan- Brown" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Ekholm- Bouchard" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Nurse- Ceci" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Kulak- Desharnais" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Skinner" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Pickard" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Odd Courtesy of BetMGM" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Spread" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Canucks: 1.67 (+1.5)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Oilers: 2.25 (-1.5)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Total" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Over 6.5: 2.00" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Under 6.5: 1.83" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Money Line" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Canucks: 2.70" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Oilers: 1.48" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Game Information" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Start Time: 6:30 PM PT" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Television: Sportsnet" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Radio: Sportsnet 650" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tocchet Could Change Up Canucks Lineup Ahead Of Game 3 Against The Oilers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Canucks' Zadorov Shares His Thoughts About The City Of Edmonton" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Silovs, Garland And Zadorov Claim Canucks' 3 Stars From Game 2" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "REPORT: Thatcher Demko Could Return Late In Oilers Series; Still Yet To Face Shots From Canucks Teammates" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Canucks Recall 13 Players From Abbotsford Ahead Of Game 2 Versus The Oilers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "How Canucks' Garland-Lindholm-Joshua Line Came to Be" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Don Cherry Makes His Prediction For Canucks v. 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Vancouver Canucks Round 2, Game 3 Preview: A Massive Test As The Series Switches To Edmonton