Canucks Ahead 1-0 as They Face Predators in Second Game of NHL Playoff Series

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks lead the series against the Nashville Predators by 1-0 as they head into the opening round of the NHL Playoffs. This next encounter is scheduled to take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, at 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday.

The Canucks have an impressive season record of 50 wins, 23 losses, and 9 overtime losses, with a strong home record of 28 wins, 9 losses, and 5 overtime losses. They have consistently performed well, securing wins in 43 out of 58 games where they scored three or more goals.

On the other hand, the Predators have recorded 47 wins, 30 losses, and 5 overtime losses this season, with a decent performance on the road having 24 wins, 15 losses, and 3 overtime losses. They have a favorable outcome in 24 out of 37 games when they have fewer penalties than their opposition.

Brock Boeser is a standout player for Vancouver, leading with 40 goals and 33 assists, supported by J.T. Miller who has added two goals and 10 assists over the last 10 games. For Nashville, Roman Josi has made significant contributions with 23 goals and 62 assists, alongside Filip Forsberg who has notched up seven goals and five assists in their recent 10 outings.

Over their past 10 games, the Canucks have averaged 3.1 goals, 5.4 assists, and faced 4.4 penalties, while allowing an average of 2.9 goals against them per game. In comparison, the Predators have managed an average of three goals, 5.2 assists, and 3.7 penalties, with an equal number of three goals against them on average per game.

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