Canucks know the Preds in the NHL playoffs not who they swept during season

Vancouver swept its three-game season series against Nashville. That doesn’t count for very much going into their playoff matchup. The Canucks know all too well the means a clean slate, especially with how well the Predators finished the regular season. “They were a pretty hot team here down the stretch, so they’re feeling probably a lot better than the times we played them during the season,” Canucks center Dakota Johnson said. “And it should be a great series.” Vancouver last played Nashville on Dec. 19. The Predators didn’t really click...