Canucks Clash with Preds on October 23rd Showdown
The Nashville Predators will face off against the Vancouver Canucks on October 23rd. This matchup marks an exciting chapter in the ongoing NHL season, as both teams vie for important points in the standings.
Team Performances and Key Players
The Predators recently suffered a loss, but standout players are beginning to emerge. Tyson Jost scored his first goal with the team, while veteran Filip Forsberg also found the net. Captain Roman Josi is particularly impressive, leading the team with four assists and five points. Josi is supported by several players, including Jonathan Marchessault, Erik Haula, and Ryan O’Reilly, each contributing two goals and two assists for a total of four points.
- Tyson Jost: 1 goal
- Filip Forsberg: 1 goal
- Roman Josi: Leads with 4 assists (5 points)
- Marchessault, Haula, O’Reilly: 2 goals and 2 assists each
In net, Juuse Saros has a record of 2-2-2, while Justus Annunen has yet to secure a win this season.
Vancouver Canucks Overview
The Vancouver Canucks are looking for redemption after a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team is on a five-game road trip, hoping to secure valuable wins. Conor Garland leads the Canucks with seven points, thanks to two goals and five assists. Quinn Hughes follows with five points, and Kiefer Sherwood is the team’s top scorer with four goals this season.
- Conor Garland: 2 goals, 5 assists (7 points)
- Quinn Hughes: 1 goal, 4 assists (5 points)
- Kiefer Sherwood: 4 goals
Thatcher Demko has performed well in net, holding a 3-1-0 record. On the other hand, former Predators goalie Kevin Lankinen has struggled, sitting at 1-2-0.
All-Time Matchup and Notable Players
The Predators have a historical record of 37 wins and 43 losses against the Canucks, with a more balanced 19 wins and 19 losses in Nashville. Recently, the Predators have been slightly better, posting a 5-4-1 record in their last ten games against Vancouver.
Standout Performers Against Vancouver
Several players have excelled against the Canucks:
- Jonathan Marchessault: 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 25 games
- Steven Stamkos: 31 points (19 goals, 12 assists) in 23 games
- Roman Josi: 19 points (2 goals, 17 assists) in his last 23 games against Vancouver
Brady Skjei is approaching a personal milestone, needing just two games to reach 700 in his NHL career. Meanwhile, Michael Bunting is nearing his 100th career goal.
Game Coverage Details
The Predators vs. Canucks game is set to start at 6:30 p.m. CT. Fans can catch the live pregame coverage on FanDuel Sports Network South. The broadcast team includes play-by-play announcer Willy Daunic and analyst Chris Mason. Additionally, the game will be available on radio via 102.5 The Game, while Spanish coverage will air on El Jefe.
