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Predators' Jason Zucker: Draws helper in win
Zucker logged an assist, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Zucker has a goal and an assist over two playoff contests, already more offense than he had in his last eight regular-season outings (one goal). The 32-year-old winger looks set to stay in a middle-six role during the postseason. He should also see some power-play time, but the strength of the Predators' top line makes it tough to rely on their depth forwards for scoring.
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Predators' Gustav Nyquist: Gathers assist Tuesday
Nyquist logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Nyquist set up Filip Forsberg's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. The 34-year-old Nyquist is playing the role of a steady playmaker on the top line -- he has two helpers through two playoff contests, and he's earned a goal and five assists over his last five appearances. He should continue to see ample ice time at even strength and on the power play, giving him plenty of chances to chip in with offense.
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Predators' Kiefer Sherwood: Fills empty cage
Sherwood scored an empty-net goal and added five hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Sherwood put the finishing touch on the Predators' win to even the series at 1-1. The 29-year-old entered Tuesday on a three-game pointless slump. He produced 10 goals, 27 points, 110 shots on net, 234 hits and 41 PIM in 68 regular-season appearances. Sherwood can chip in with some depth scoring, but he's likely to remain in a fourth-line role throughout the playoffs.
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Predators' Colton Sissons: Tallies in Game 2 win
Sissons scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Sissons led the Predators' forwards with his four blocks. The 30-year-old also chipped in with the team's third goal. Sissons had a career-best regular season in 2023-24 with 15 goals, 35 points, 131 shots on net, 138 hits and 57 blocked shots over 81 appearances. He's often played in a second-line role this year, offering two-way appeal on the ice and modest fantasy value for his all-around game.
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Predators' Anthony Beauvillier: Haunts old team with two points
Beauvillier scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Beauvillier doubled his point total for April with this two-point effort. The 26-year-old began the year as a Canuck, posting eight points over 22 outings before being traded to the Blackhawks and then to the Predators. He had a mediocre 17 points, 105 shots on net and a minus-8 rating in 60 regular-season contests, but he's still seeing middle-six usage to begin the playoffs.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Pair of points in win
Forsberg scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added three hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Forsberg set up Anthony Beauvillier early in the first period and then scored a goal of his own, the game-winner, at 6:29 of the second. With three points over two playoff outings, Forsberg has carried his momentum from the regular season into the postseason. The 29-year-old has added four hits, six shots on net and a minus-1 rating so far in the first round. He's the star of the Predators' offense and a steady presence on the top line.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Collects win Tuesday
Saros allowed a goal on 18 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Saros was solid when called upon, but the Predators were also credited with 30 blocked shots to make his job easier. He's allowed four goals on 38 shots over two playoff contests so far. Saros will likely continue to see most, if not all, of the starts during the postseason, and he's likely to get more goal support while Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) is out of action for the Canucks. Game 3 is set for Friday in Nashville.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Tending twine in Game 2
Saros will guard the road goal versus the Canucks on Tuesday in Game 2, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.
Saros will look to overcome his Game 1 loss, in which he allowed three goals on 20 shots, including a pair of tallies in a 12-second span in the third period. The 29-year-old has lost all three of his games versus the Canucks this season, allowing a total of 11 goals. His Predators teammates may find more room for offense Tuesday with Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) out and Casey DeSmith slated to start for Vancouver.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Plucks apple in loss
Jankowski logged an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
Jankowski has done well to hold onto a middle-six spot in the lineup since the All-Star break. The 29-year-old produced 15 points over 32 appearances, his best NHL campaign since 2018-19 with the Flames. Jankowski is defensively responsible and can play center or wing, so he should have a good chance of remaining in the lineup even if the Predators make changes if they fall further behind in the series.
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Predators' Gustav Nyquist: Records helper in Game 1 loss
Nyquist registered a power-play assist and went minus-3 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
Nyquist has a goal and seven helpers over eight games since the start of April. The winger was able to set up Ryan O'Reilly for a second-period goal, but the Predators' top line found no joy at even strength. Nyquist had a career year with 75 points over 81 appearances, and the Predators will hope he still has some offense left in the tank for the postseason.
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Predators' Roman Josi: Logs helper Sunday
Josi posted an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
Josi has earned 10 points over his last nine outings. The defenseman set up Jason Zucker's first-period tally in Sunday's contest. Josi had another excellent regular season with 23 goals and 85 points over 82 appearances, and he added 268 shots on net, 151 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating. He'll fill a workhorse role as the Predators' top defenseman during the playoffs.
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Predators' Filip Forsberg: Manages power-play assist
Forsberg logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
Forsberg helped out on Ryan O'Reilly's second-period tally. The 29-year-old Forsberg surged late in the season with 39 points over his final 25 contests to end up with a career-high 94 points (48 goals, 46 assists) over 82 outings. He'll be the centerpiece of the Predators' offense in the playoffs, though facing a tough goalie like Thatcher Demko in the first round could limit Forsberg's effectiveness.
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Predators' Jason Zucker: Tallies opening goal
Zucker scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
Zucker has two goals over nine appearances in April. The winger has played in a middle-six role for much of his time in Nashville following a trade from Arizona at the deadline in March. He had 32 points over 69 regular-season appearances, and without a larger power-play role, it's unlikely his offense takes a significant step forward in the playoffs.
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Predators' Ryan O'Reilly: Nets power-play goal in loss
O'Reilly scored a power-play goal and went minus-3 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
O'Reilly's tally gave the Predators a 2-1 lead in the second period, but they couldn't hang onto it in the third. The 33-year-old center has two goals and five assists during his six-game point streak. O'Reilly won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy with the Blues in 2019 and should be able to provide leadership and offense from a first-line role, but the Predators face an uphill battle for making a deep playoff run.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Can't hold lead in Game 1
Saros stopped 17 of 20 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
Saros had a 2-1 lead to work with to begin the third period, but he gave up goals to Quinn Hughes and Dakota Joshua in a span of 12 seconds. The Predators didn't recover from that, sending Saros to his third loss in his last four outings. The 29-year-old had his worst numbers as an NHL regular with a 2.86 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 64 outings this season, though he still went 35-24-5. The Predators will likely roll with Saros throughout the postseason despite his lackluster play of late.
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Predators' Juuse Saros: Guarding cage Sunday
Saros will get the starting nod in Vancouver on Sunday, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.
Saros gave up four goals in each of his final three starts of the regular season, posting an .874 save percentage during that span. He faced the Canucks twice this season, going 0-2-0 while allowing eight goals on just 48 shots in the process. He went 35-24-5 with a .906 save percentage and a 2.86 GAA through 64 games this season.
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Team Statistical Rankings
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| Team | 3.22 | 3.01 | 21.6 |
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