A tantalizing wager opportunity emerges in the NHL's imminent showdown as the Nashville Predators prepare to face off against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 6 of the Western 1st Round on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM ET. The clash is set to unfold at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with the Predators maintaining a narrow advantage with a moneyline of -130.
The Canucks are in another position to end this series, as they recently suffered a setback in Game 5 on home ice. Even though they were leading 1-0 in the third period, they could not hold off the Predators and ended the game 2-1.
Their success in this series has been somewhat fortunate, given their inconsistent performance and reliance on third-period comebacks. They will be in a better position if they can find ways to stimulate their offense. They are currently averaging 2.40 goals a game and will need more.
In addition, their offense boasts a 15.4 percent success rate on power plays and an 89.5 percent effectiveness on penalty kills. J.T. Miller leads the team with one goal, five assists, and 13 shots on goal, while Brock Boeser has contributed four goals to the series.
With Demko and DeSmith's key injuries, Arturs Silovs will likely start again. All three goaltenders have maintained at least a .904 save percentage in the series.
The Predators show they still have some fight left in them. Despite their potential to dominate in this series, they have succumbed to crucial errors late in games.
In game five, they were trailing 1-0 in the third period but rallied with two goals from Josi and Carrier to extend their hopes. While generating numerous scoring opportunities, they must be able to capitalize more and prevent the Canucks from lingering.
They are now averaging 2.40 goals per game in this series and need more offense. Their power play stands at 10.5 percent with a penalty kill rate of 84.6 percent. Forsberg leads with two goals, four assists, and 14 shots, with Nyquist contributing one goal and three assists.
Juuse Saros is likely their starting goalie, who has allowed 11 goals on 91 shots in the series. Despite facing relatively few shots, Saros has yet to deliver standout saves when they need him the most. As both teams are averaging the same amount of goals per game, the slightest edge will make a difference.
MyBookie offers the betting lines for this game, with the Nashville Predators favored to win. Momentum is on the Predators' side as they have efficiently managed their affairs to stave off elimination once already. Look for them to find their offense and push for a Game 7.
