Predators Aim for Sustained Home Success Against Canucks
The Nashville Predators seek their second home victory over the Vancouver Canucks within 11 days when the Western Conference rivals clash again on Monday. The previous meeting ended in a 2-1 Nashville win on October 30.
Historically, home ice has not always favored the Predators in this matchup. They hold a 20-19-6 record, with one tie, in 46 regular-season home contests against Vancouver. In the playoffs, the trend has been even tougher, with Nashville still winless in six home postseason games against the Canucks.
Vancouver’s roster challenges have influenced recent results. Injuries early in the season contributed to a 2-5-0 stretch over their past seven games, capped by a 5-2 defeat to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. However, some positive news could emerge soon on the injury front.
“Quinn Hughes, the 2024 Norris Trophy winner, has missed four games with a lower-body injury but joined the Canucks in St. Paul, Minnesota, and could return Monday against Nashville.”
The Canucks have also struggled on special teams. Their penalty kill success rate stands at 71.1% (32-for-45), placing them near the bottom of the NHL rankings.
Author’s Summary
Both teams approach Monday’s matchup seeking momentum—Nashville to extend its home success and Vancouver to overcome injuries and rediscover its defensive stability.