This series has been marked by striking defensive efforts from both teams. The Preds blocked 35 shots in their Game 2 win and held the Canucks to a mere 12 shots on goal in the Game 3 loss. However, it’s the Canucks’ defense that’s proving the bigger problem for Nashville.
Get to the Net (With Friends)
Going into Game 2, Thatcher Demko’s injury was a huge story. Casey DeSmith hasn’t historically been great, and he doesn’t have much playoff experience at all. Nashville had the opportunity to capitalize on this, and… well, when they’ve gotten high-quality chances, most of those chances have gone in.