Predators fall to Vancouver 2-1 in Game 3
Vancouver nets two power play goals in the first period and holds on against Nashville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Vancouver Canucks scored two power play goals and made them stand in a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators in Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Canucks take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 will be at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Game Recap
First Period
Vancouver takes a 1-0 lead behind a power play goal from J.T. Miller.
The Predators successfully kill off the Canucks power play. Each team has had two PP opportunities in the first period thus far.
Nashville went 0-3 on the power play through the first period. Vancouver went 1-2 with the lone goal of the game.
Second Period
The Canucks take a 2-0 lead with a quick strike on the power play.
J.T. Miller set up Brock Boeser for a redirection finish to double the lead over Nashville early in the second period.
2-0 Canucks after two periods.
The Predators are still out-shooting the Canucks, 16 shots to 9. The hits continue to pile up for both teams: 39 total (21 Nashville, 18 Vancouver).
Nashville has doubled up Vancouver in faceoff wins, 24 to 12.
The Canucks are 2-3 on the power play, while the Predators remain 0-3.
Third Period
Nashville goal! Luke Evangelista tears in a goal from the slot to cut the Canucks lead in half. Preds trail 2-1.
The Predators fall short to the Canucks in Game 3 by a final of 2-1.
Vancouver takes the series lead 2-1. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday, April 28 at 4 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena.
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