At 8:30pm tonight the Nashville Predators will look to even the Western Conference semi-finals at two. After splitting the first two games in Vancouver, Nashville returned on a supreme high. Not only did the Predators defeat the number one seeded Canucks, they stole a home game from them. After a crushing overtime loss, Vancouver came out with a vengeance, out shooting Nashville 47-30. A shot and a slight defection by Ryan Kesler managed to solve Pekka Rinne, who was brilliant all night. To some, Vancouver must not only win, but win quickly. With San Jose's commanding 3-0 series lead, it would be disadvantageous to endure a long and tiresome series. The Canucks, however, are not concerned with the length of the series. In response to this, Henrik Sedin told the Vancouver Sun, "I don't know what people are thinking if they think there is pressure to finish series 4-0 or 4-1. It's a tough league, so I don't think we care if it's 4-zip or 4-3 as long as we move on." Clearly Sedin is in the right state of mind, and is taking the series game by game. Although Vancouver is keeping calm and cool, I'm going to give this game to the Predators. I don't see them losing both of their home games. I'm sure they will come out prepared and will take it to the Canucks. Of course it will take a heroic effort by Rinne, but we all know he's capable. Final score of the game tonight: Nashville 3- Vancouver 1.
Players to watch:
Pekka Rinne - 44 save performance last game.
Chris Higgins- Lone goal in game 1 gave Vancouver the victory.
Ryan Kesler - After going scoreless in the first 9 games, he has now found his scoring touch.
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