(Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Nashville Predators Steven Stamkos (not shown) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
The Canucks — specifically their fourth line — started this game with some good jump early on. They were quicker to pucks than the Preds were, got in on the forecheck, and did a good job of vacating the defensive zone quickly when Nashville counterattacked.