Canucks topple Predators 4-1

Published 11:53 pm Tuesday, December 22, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Daniel and Henrik Sedin each had a goal and two assists and Roberto Luongo made 20 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Steve Bernier and Sami Salo also scored for the Canucks, who improved to 5-2-0 on a season-long eight-game homestand and moved into playoff position in the Western Conference.

Patric Hornqvist spoiled Luongo’s bid for his 50th career shutout with 5:24 left with a high backhand after being allowed to skate in alone on a 2-0 rush.

Dan Ellis made 32 saves for the Predators, who had their four-game win streak snapped with their first lost in regulation in eight games (6-1-1).