The odds would say that Vancouver is going to win the series, but it’s difficult to think of much you can criticize about Nashville’s play to this point as it has outplayed Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs blocks a shot on goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on April 28 in Nashville.If someone had said the Vancouver Canucks would lead their first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators 3-1 and that goaltending was largely the reason why, few would have given the statement a second thought.
According to Sportsnet Stats, only twice before in the playoffs has a team had three goalies win games in a series; Vancouver in 2004 and Chicago in 1972. Nashville has been the faster, more physical team throughout the first four games. It doesn’t seem to have any floaters or guys who look out of place in a fierce, angry, no-holds-barred environment. For the Canucks, the play ofcontinues to be an issue. He’s picked up some assists but mostly looks lost. With his lithe frame and quiet, soft-spoken demeanour, he does not come across as someone who enjoys this type of hockey. .
Then there is Quinn Hughes. It’s clear that Nashville has decided to target him and why not? A player who has the puck on his stick as much as Hughes should be. Hughes made a brilliant move along the boards to avoid a Nashville defender that allowed him to help set up the tying goal with just more than six seconds left in Sunday’s game. So, the genius is still there. But you can also tell the constant hits are taking a toll. He’s not freewheeling with the puck like he can.
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