Pius Suter's late goal lifted the Vancouver Canucks to a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in Game 6, advancing them to the second round of the NHL playoffs. Rookie goalie Arturs Silovs made 27 saves for a shutout, joining a select group in NHL history.
The Canucks will face the Edmonton Oilers next after finishing second in the Pacific Division. Vancouver's win marked the sixth consecutive home playoff loss for Nashville, tarnishing their Smashville reputation.