The Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Nashville Predators on Sunday night during the second game of a back-to-back at Rogers Arena. Despite a solid start, the Canucks were ultimately defeated 5-3, with Nashville’s three-goal second period securing the win.
Among the players who struggled in the loss, defenseman Carson Soucy had a particularly rough night, as revealed by advanced statistics. Soucy posted the worst Corsi percentage on the team at just 29.03%, indicating that the Predators dominated puck possession while he was on the ice. Additionally, he was on the ice for 75% of Nashville’s high-danger scoring chances at 5-on-5 and had the second-lowest expected Corsi and expected Corsi percentage on the team.
Soucy’s performance was part of a broader issue for the Canucks’ defense, with his pairing alongside Tyler Myers also struggling. The pair faced a significant scoring chance deficit and failed to contain Nashville’s offensive pressure. While Soucy is not known for his offensive production, his defensive play is crucial, and the Canucks need to see improvement in that area moving forward.
Having played all 17 games this season, Soucy has registered just one assist, 10 penalty minutes, and a minus-six rating. With one year remaining on his contract, the 30-year-old defenseman must improve to meet the Canucks’ expectations.
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