The Vancouver Canucks are set to conclude their five-game road trip with a critical matchup against the Nashville Predators. This game will take place in Nashville, a city known as Music City, on Thursday night. The Canucks aim to finish their trip on a positive note, having recorded a commendable 3-1-0 record thus far.
Canucks’ Recent Performance
The Canucks have shown a strong offensive presence during their trip, with several players making significant contributions. Conor Garland and Max Sasson have each scored twice during this stretch. Garland also leads the team with six points over the last four games, showcasing his playmaking ability with all four assists being primary ones.
- Conor Garland: 2 goals, 4 assists, 6 points
- Max Sasson: 2 goals
Jake DeBrusk has been creating scoring opportunities, generating 16 chances, including 11 high-danger ones. Defensively, Tyler Myers and Marcus Pettersson have each blocked 10 shots, while Kiefer Sherwood has contributed with 16 hits.
Nashville Predators’ Challenges
The Predators have faced struggles early in the season. Despite an impressive 87% penalty kill rate, their power play has been less effective, converting only 2 of their 24 chances. Currently, Nashville ranks seventh in the league for shot attempts during five-on-five play, averaging 62.1 attempts per 60 minutes.
After starting the season with a 2-0-1 record, the Predators have now lost four consecutive games. They will be entering their second home game of a five-game homestand.
Key Players for Nashville
The Predators feature a notable top line, including Filip Forsberg, Ryan O’Reilly, and Luke Evangelista. Forsberg, a key player, scored 48 goals last season and leads the team with 22 shots through the first seven games this season. Roman Josi, a seasoned defenseman, ranks 10th in the league for average ice time at 24:56 per game. He has also recorded one goal and one assist so far this season.
Canucks’ Outlook for the Game
Kiefer Sherwood has been a standout player for the Canucks, leading the team in goals with four in seven games. He expressed confidence in the team’s potential to improve performance consistency as they look to secure a victory against the Predators.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyler Myers | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Game Details
Fans can catch the Canucks vs. Predators matchup on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on Sportsnet, and listeners can tune in to Brendan Batchelor’s radio call on Sportsnet 650 and the Sportsnet Radio Network.
