Ryan O’Reilly Plays 1,000th Career Game in Nashville Predators’ Loss to Vancouver Canucks
In a late Tuesday night game, Ryan O’Reilly of the Nashville Predators played in his 1,000th career regular-season game. Despite this milestone, the Nashville Predators suffered a 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
The game started with the Vancouver Canucks taking an early lead when Sam Lafferty scored 6 minutes and 15 seconds into the first period. However, Colton Sissons and Dante Fabbro quickly turned the tide for the Predators, scoring 30 seconds apart to give them a 2-1 lead going into the second period.
Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks tied the score once again just 51 seconds into the second period. The Predators had a missed opportunity when Liam Foudy failed to convert on a penalty shot in the first period.
In the third period, J.T. Miller’s goal 4 minutes and 11 seconds into the period gave the Canucks a 4-2 lead. Pettersson sealed the victory for the Canucks with an empty-net goal, making the final score 5-2.
The Nashville Predators now have a record of 4-5-0 for the season.
The Predators Seek Revenge in Western Canada Road Trip
The Nashville Predators started their Western Canada road trip with the goal of avenging their previous loss to the Vancouver Canucks. They played poorly in a 3-2 home loss to the Canucks on October 24. However, they bounced back with a 3-2 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
On the other hand, the Vancouver Canucks have been playing well, earning at least a point in their last four games. Their three-game winning streak was broken with a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday.
Live Score Updates and Highlights
Elias Pettersson completed a hat trick with an empty-net goal, securing a 5-2 victory for the Vancouver Canucks. J.T. Miller’s goal in the third period gave the Canucks a 4-2 lead. Earlier in the game, Pettersson scored his second goal on a power play, tying the score 2-2. Dante Fabbro and Colton Sissons also contributed goals for the Predators, giving them a 2-1 lead at one point.
Streaming and Viewing Options
The game between the Predators and Canucks can be streamed on various platforms. FUBO offers a free trial for potential subscribers. ESPN+ also provides streaming of the game outside of the Predators’ local coverage area.
Predators vs. Canucks Start Time
The game between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks is scheduled for a 9 p.m. CT start time on Tuesday, October 31.
Betting Odds
According to BetMGM, the Vancouver Canucks are favored to win with a puck line of -1.5 at +155. The Nashville Predators have a puck line of +1.5 at -190. The money line stands at Canucks -150 and Predators +125, with a total of 6 goals expected.
Upcoming Games for the Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators have a busy schedule ahead with a series of games. Their upcoming games include matchups against Seattle, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Arizona, Anaheim, Chicago, Colorado, Calgary, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Washington, among others.
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