Predators Clip Canucks 2-1 in Game 5, Send Series Back to Nashville – Hockey Writers – NHL News
It is said that the most dangerous animal is the one that is injured and cornered. In the case of the Nashville Predators, their pride was hit hard by the Game 4 loss. They had to face the Vancouver Canucks and their raucous fans on Tuesday night in Game 5, losing 3-1 in the series. The Predators proved the theory of wounded animals correct, winning another tight game, this time 2-1, to cut Vancouver's lead in the series to 3-2.
Cheeks Down But Not Coming Out
Being down but not out applies to both the series as a whole and this particular tournament. All three goals were scored in the final stage, with the runners entering first. Nikita Zadorov, continuing to prove his worth, got the home crowd jumping with a stiff wrist shot at 3:11.
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The Canucks can barely see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the Predators are a stubborn and talented team. Roman Josi balanced the goals on the power play with a goal that showed both luck and determination on the part of Nashville. Alexandre Carrier kept his team's season alive with a slap shot from the blue line at 12:46 that flashed through traffic and tricked Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs. His late teammate, Juuse Saros, again didn't have a ton of saves, but he impressed when called into action, especially as Vancouver pressed for the tying goal.
Opponents continued the trend of shooting less (22 to 20 in favor of the Predators) and getting in the face of the other team's offensive players. At five games, it looks like both sides are content to find out who will win a slow, deliberate battle.
Game 6 is scheduled for Friday back in Nashville.
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