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THE MOJ: Will — and special teams — crucial as Canucks return to the playoffs

First-round foes Nashville might not be as talented as Vancouver but they are determined
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Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the goal against the Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 5-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Here we go.

For the first time in what seems an eternity, there will be playoff hockey at Rogers Arena.

The Vancouver Canucks will be playing the Nashville Predators in the first round of the National Hockey League playoffs with the best-of-seven series beginning Sunday in Vancouver.

It will be the second post-season matchup between the two organizations, The previous one was during the Canucks Stanley Cup final run of 2011.

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