Canucks Face Predators: October 23 Showdown
The Nashville Predators are set to face the Vancouver Canucks in a thrilling matchup on October 23. Both teams enter this game with unique storylines and statistics that highlight their current performance in the NHL season.
Key Player Performances
The Predators recently saw Tyson Jost score his first goal for the team, contributing to their offensive efforts. Filip Forsberg also found the net, while Roman Josi leads the Predators with four assists and five total points. Other key players include Jonathan Marchessault, Erik Haula, and Ryan O’Reilly, who have each tallied two goals and two assists.
Recent Games
In their latest contest, Juuse Saros took a loss, bringing his record to 2-2-2. Justus Annunen has also faced struggles, losing his only start so far this season.
- Leading Scorers for Predators:
- Tyson Jost: 1 goal
- Filip Forsberg: 1 goal
- Roman Josi: 4 assists
- Others (Marchessault, Haula, O’Reilly): 2 goals, 2 assists each
Canucks’ Recent Form
The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a defeat against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This loss halted a three-game winning streak. Currently, Conor Garland leads the Canucks with seven total points, featuring two goals and five assists. Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood, with one goal and four goals respectively, are also significant contributors.
- Leading Scorers for Canucks:
- Conor Garland: 2 goals, 5 assists
- Quinn Hughes: 1 goal, 4 assists
- Kiefer Sherwood: 4 goals
Historical Matchup
Historically, the Predators have faced the Canucks 89 times, with the current record standing at 37 wins, 43 losses, and 9 overtime losses. In Nashville, the teams are evenly matched, both recording 19 wins in the last 39 encounters.
Noteworthy Performances
Notably, Jonathan Marchessault has tallied 26 points against the Canucks in his career, while Steven Stamkos has 31 points in 23 games versus the team. Roman Josi continues to impress, ranking sixth among NHL defensemen in expected goals.
Upcoming Milestones
- Brady Skjei: 2 games from 700 career NHL games
- Michael Bunting: 3 goals from 100 career goals
- Ryan O’Reilly: 3 power-play goals from 100 career power-play goals
- Steven Stamkos: 4 power-play goals from passing Dino Ciccarelli for 10th-most in NHL history
Broadcast Information
Fans can catch the action starting at 6:30 PM CT. Coverage will be available on various platforms, including FanDuel Sports Network South, with pregame shows hosted by Lyndsay Rowley and Hal Gill. The game will also be broadcast in Spanish through El Jefe radio.
This game promises an exciting encounter between the Predators and the Canucks, as both teams showcase their talents and seek valuable points in the NHL standings.
