Canucks vs Predators

2023 - 2 - 21

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Schenn's absence apparent as defensive breakdowns cost Canucks ... (Sportsnet.ca)

On the night the team allowed Luke Schenn to go home to Vancouver to await a likely trade, the Canucks' defensive breakdowns and weakness in front of their ...

but it's going to shake out how it shakes out and none of us know how it's going to happen.” “He's a big part of this room and big part of the team. He's a good person, he's a good teammate and he sticks up for people in here. The guy is a great, great pro.” It sucks to see this stuff happen, but at the same time, it's part of the business and we need to be able to put the game face on. But Schenn is also keenly aware that hockey is business and the Canucks, at their current nadir, must look at any trade that helps build a better future. Seeing the way they operate, we're going in that same direction and it's good to see. “Once you have a little mistake or not pay attention to detail just for one second in this league, guys are too good and it goes into the back of your net,” Canuck defenceman Ethan Bear said. With his wife, Jessica, expecting the couple’s third child on trade deadline day, and not knowing if his status will change before Thursday’s game in St. The Canucks defence pairing was Tyler Myers and Riley Stillman, who finished minus-three and minus-two, respectively. They forced overtime when Garland tipped in Quinn Hughes point shot at 18:53 of the third period, 52 seconds before Kuzmenko redirected J.T. Yeah, it was a tough one.”

Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks 2/21/23 (On The Forecheck)

Bo Horvat, one of their best forwards, has already been traded. Star defender Quinn Hughes blamed the team for Tanner Pearson's season-ending injury, and nearly ...

Thatcher Demko has been injured since December, leaving Arturs Silovs (sv% .891) and Collin Delia (sv% .878) carrying the load. Their offense isn’t great, their defense is bad both at even strength and on the penalty kill, and their goaltending has been terrible. Pettersson has managed 77 points (27G/44A) despite the team around him and while dragging the puck up-ice almost singlehandedly, and Hughes has put together a 52-point season (47 of them assists) while not being terrible at the possession game. The Canucks have had a rough season, plagued by player injuries, disappointing on-ice play, and general mismanagement. Star defender Quinn Hughes blamed the team for Tanner Pearson’s season-ending injury, and nearly every Canucks-related news story strongly implies that Vancouver hockey fans have reason to not be doing okay. Miller (19-32–51) and Andrei Kuzmenko (24-24–48).

Nashville Predators blow late lead, defeat Vancouver Canucks in ... (The Tennessean)

The Nashville Predators looked to have victory in hand Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Up by two goals, Nashville allowed goals to Conor Garland and ...

Opinion](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2023/02/21/nashville-predators-nhl-trade-deadline-2023/69917151007/) There is no timetable for his return but he is skating. [When will Nashville Predators unveil retired goalie Pekka Rinne's statue?](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2023/02/19/nashville-predators-to-unveil-pekka-rinne-statue-on-march-25/69917210007/) He had to be helped down the tunnel after dropping his gloves and stick on the ice. Mikeal Granlund put the Predators up by two. Nashville wasn’t able to make good, though, against the league’s worst penalty kill.

NHL odds: Canucks-Predators prediction, odds, pick, and more (ClutchPoints)

The Canucks take on the Predators on the road. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Canucks-Predators prediction and pick.

The Canucks are just 28th in the NHL with 3.36 goals allowed per game. The Predators would then tie the game with two unanswered goals only to lose by allowing a goal to Minnesota with only 21 seconds to go in regulation. The Predators are coming off a heartbreaking 4-3 loss on the road last Sunday to the Minnesota Wild. On the season, Pettersson has 27 goals and 44 assists in 54 games. Pettersson has eight goals and nine assists in the last 10 Vancouver games. Pettersson scored two goals with three assists in the win over the Flyers.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators Game Preview and ... (The Wright Way Network)

Vancouver has officially exited the playoff conversation as the team is 17 points out of a playoff spot. The Canucks are led in scoring by Elias Pettersson with ...

The Canucks are one of the best overs teams in the league for a reason. [@BetfredSports](https://twitter.com/betfredsports)) and download the Betfred Sportsbook App. The 27-year-old is 20-16-5 with a 2.82 GAA and a .916 SV% in 41 games. The Predators enter tonight with a 26-22-6 record (58 points) and sit fifth in the Central Division. The Canucks have turned to Arturs Silovs and Collin Delia in the net while the rest of the team’s goaltenders are injured. The Canucks are led in scoring by Elias Pettersson with 27 goals and Andrei Kuzmenko with 24 goals.

Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks Preview: Sink or Swim? (Predlines)

The Nashville Predators take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight in Smashville. Will they find a way to win or will this be the nail in the coffin for them?

Miller](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/millejt01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr), and [Andrei Kuzmenko](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/k/kuzmean01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr) are the other three players with over 45 points this season. The Predators are notorious for losing games that they should win and tonight may be more of the same. A loss tonight would be devastating to the Predators chances of making the playoffs this season. With Demko being out, the Canucks have had to rely on [Spencer Martin](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/martisp01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr) and [Collin Delia](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/deliaco01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr). With five games before the March 3 Trade Deadline, there is not much time for the front office to decide the future for this organization. Following Josi in points for the Predators is [Matt Duchene](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/duchema01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr) (43), [Filip Forsberg](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/f/forsbfi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr) (42), and [Mikael Granlund](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/granlmi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr) (30). The inconsistency of this Predators team has plagued them all season long. [Elias Pettersson](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/petteel01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr) leads the team with 27 goals and 44 assist (71 points). [Thatcher Demko](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/demkoth01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=predlines.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-21_hr) this season however he has been out of the lineup since December 2 with a lower body injury. It will not be a walk in the park though, as the Canucks do have some firepower in their roster. One area that the Canucks have struggled in this season is playing with a lead. Tonight’s matchup with the Canucks is the second of three outings for these two teams and the only one at Bridgestone Arena.