Nashville at Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks finished a strong regular season, and opened the playoffs with a 3-0 lead on the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The Canucks then dropped three straight then rallied to win in seven games. Nashville closed-out Anaheim in six games, and here we are opening the second round tonight. The Predators have not fared well in the playoffs when posted as a dog as they are a brutal 6-15 in their last 21. The Canucks are tough at home with their 78-34 mark in their last 106 played here, and have been extra tough on a day of rest at 15-4 in their last 19. The Predators have claimed victory just six times in their last 20 trips here. Vancouver takes the series opener.