While Edmonton still holds the all-time edge in the rivalry with 144 wins compared to Vancouver s 110, the Canucks have seized the momentum with their recent success.
Canucks Edge Preds
The Vancouver Canucks are headed to the Western Conference Second Round after eliminating the Nashville Predators in six games. It was a hard-fought series, with the Canucks depth and resilient goaltending proving to be the difference.
Artūrs Šilovs, the 23-year-old Latvian rookie, played a crucial role in the series, starting the final three games after Thatcher Demko and Casey DeSmith were sidelined with injuries. Šilovs made 27 saves in Game 4, followed by a 20-save performance in Game 5, and stood tall in the decisive Game 6 to help the Canucks advance.
Stopped. By. Šilov…