NHL: Vancouver 3, Nashville 1

NASHVILLE, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Alexander Edler scored the game-winner early in the third period Tuesday and Vancouver skated to a 3-1 win over Nashville.

Pavol Demitra and Alex Burrows also scored for the Canucks, who have won two of three after a four-game losing streak. Curtis Sanford made 20 saves for the win.

Radek Bonk scored the lone goal for the Predators, who have lost two in a row after winning three straight. Dan Ellis allowed just two goals on 27 shots in defeat.