The Vancouver Canucks held strong defensively, securing a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators in Game 3, with power play goals from J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser, and goaltender Casey DeSmith making 30 saves for his first playoffs win.

By the Numbers
  • Quinn Hughes becomes the seventh defenseman in NHL history to record at least 20 points through his first 20 playoff games.
  • The Canucks have successfully killed off 12 straight Predators power plays.
  • Vancouver's 12 shots on goal set a new franchise record for the lowest in a playoff game.
  • The Canucks are now 13-25 all-time in Game 3's.
Yes, But

While the Canucks' defensive efforts were commendable, their low shot count could be a cause for concern in future games.

State of Play
  • Vancouver leads the series against Nashville 2-1.
  • The Canucks are perfect at 4-0 in the playoffs at Bridgestone Arena.
What's Next

Canucks will aim to carry their defensive momentum into Game 4 on Sunday at Bridgestone Arena.

Bottom Line

The Canucks' defensive resilience, coupled with their special teams' success, has been crucial in their playoff victories, setting a strong foundation for further success in the series.