Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

An all-Canadian clash awaits the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the NHL playoffs. And Vancouver isn't expecting an easy matchup. "We're in for a tough series," said Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet. The Canucks advanced with a grinding 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators Friday, winning their best-of-seven opening-round matchup 4-2. Next up, they'll take on the Edmonton Oilers, who won Game 5 Wednesday and ousted the L.A. Kings from the first round for the third year in a row. A se