Canucks' Casey DeSmith: In goal for Game 3

DeSmith will start Game 3 on the road versus the Predators on Friday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

DeSmith is now the Canucks' top goalie since Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week. DeSmith struggled in Game 2 on Tuesday, allowing three goals on 15 shots in a 4-1 loss. The 32-year-old will likely need a bit more goal support from his team, as well as a better performance from himself between the pipes, in order for the Canucks to have a chance to regain a series lead.