GAME DAY: Predators at Canucks, November 17
Nashville Predators (9-7-1) vs Vancouver Canucks (6-9-3)
The Nashville Predators will travel to Rogers Arena on November 17th to face-off against the Vancouver Canucks. The Predators are currently in 2nd place in the Central Division, while the Canucks are in 7th place in the Pacific Division. This is the second time these two teams will meet this season, with the Predators winning the first matchup 4-1.
Key Storylines
- The Predators are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Filip Forsberg scored the lone goal for the Predators.
- The Canucks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. Elias Pettersson scored the lone goal for the Canucks.
- The Predators have won four of their last six games while the Canucks have won two of their last six games.
Players to Watch
- Filip Forsberg (NSH): Forsberg leads the Predators in scoring with 12 goals and 15 assists in 17 games this season.
- Elias Pettersson (VAN): Pettersson leads the Canucks in scoring with 10 goals and 11 assists in 18 games this season.
- Juuse Saros (NSH): Saros has a 9-4-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .919 save percentage this season.
- Thatcher Demko (VAN): Demko has a 6-8-2 record with a 3.19 GAA and a .907 save percentage this season.
Prediction
The Predators are the favorites to win this game. They have a better record and are coming off a win. The Canucks are coming off a loss and are struggling to score goals.
The Predators should win this game if they can get enough production from their top players. Forsberg and Johansen are both capable of scoring goals and setting up their teammates. If the Predators can get a lead, they should be able to hold on to it with their strong defense.
