7:00 PM CT – Canucks (30-13-7) @ Predators (32-17-4)Players to watch:VAN- Ryan KeslerKesler is currently on a five-game point streak and will be facing the team that he single-handedly dominated in last May’s second round.NSH- Colin WilsonWilson only has two goals in his last 20 games, but has experienced success against the Canucks this season. In two games he has four points.Starting goaltenders:VAN- Roberto Luongo (2011-12 stats: 21-10-5, 2.39 GAA)NSH- Pekka Rinne (2011-12 stats: 30-11-4, 2.37 GAA)Injury report:VAN- Chris Higgins (illness, questionable), Andrew Ebbett and Aaron Volpatti (shoulder, out)NSH- Mike Fisher and Martin Erat (undisclosed, probable)Keys to the game:VAN- Get off to a quick start… With as well as the Preds have been playing at home, the Canucks will need to have a fast start to get the crowd out of it. They are at their best early in games, out-scoring opponents 56-32 in the first period. Look for the Sedins and company to come flying out of the gates.NS...
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