 In the Conference Semi-finals, the Canucks faced the defensive-minded Nashville Predators, led by goaltender Pekka Rinne.Of the 14 goals Vancouver scored in the low-scoring series, Canucks centre Ryan Kesler registered a point in 11 of them, helping the Canucks defeat the Predators in six games.Facing the San Jose Sharks in the Conference Finals, captain Henrik Sedin led the Canucks with 12 points in the five-game series.