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Lack earns his first post-Luongo shutout vs. Predators

Eddie Lack

Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack, of Sweden, makes a glove save against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

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The Vancouver Canucks’ chances of making the playoffs are remote, but they got a boost tonight from Eddie Lack, who turned aside 30 shots to earn a 2-0 victory over Nashville.

It was Lack’s fourth shutout of the season and his first since he ascended to the starting role after Vancouver traded away Roberto Luongo.

His efforts kept Vancouver in the contest until Nicklas Jensen finally broke the scoreless tie at 6:06 of the third period. Alexander Edler provided the insurance goal for the Canucks a little over a minute later.

If nothing else, that can be taken as encouraging signs for the Canucks’ future prospects. They’re putting a lot of faith in Lack, 26, but the Canucks are hoping that Jensen also proves to be an important part of their team. The 21-year-old forward now has three goals in his last four games and is on a four-contest point streak.

The present still looks bleak though. Vancouver is three points behind the Phoenix Coyotes in the battle for the second Wild Card spot, which might not sound too bad, but the Canucks have also played in three extra games.

As for Nashville, this was its third straight loss and another nail in the coffin. The Predators are one of the worst offensive teams in the league and that’s been especially apparent lately as they’ve only managed two goals over the span of their current losing streak.

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