The Canucks are being forced to use third-string goalie Arturs Silovs in his playoff debut because of injuries to the top two guys. We knew No. 1 Thatcher Demko was hurt, but No. 2 Casey DeSmith apparently was injured in his Game 3 victory. Nashville largely dominated in that loss as it was.

There were such oddities in Game 3 of this series on Friday night that we wonder if Opryland would have been a more fitting locale than Bridgestone Arena. Vancouver won a game when it took only 12 shots on goal for 60 minutes, and did so with its back-up goalie (Casey DeSmith) standing on his head in the 2-1 win. Nashville was left to rue several missed chances, but no reason for Preds fans to fret, as this series have been effectively zig-zagging, and Juuse Saros has been good enough in goal (2.03 in this series) to help Nashville get back to level before heading back to Vancouver. Play Preds on Puck Line