"On the seventh game, Vancouver's billowing goalie controversy was put to rest.

At least it was on the ice. At least it was for one night.

Roberto Luongo was quietly solid Thursday. The Nashville Predators were just quiet.

The Canucks got four first-period goals and their most complete defensive performance of the season. Luongo got what he needed most, and that was some room to breathe.

"I was relaxed and that's a good thing," Luongo said. "Sometimes when you're over aggressive, things can go against you. You have to have that good balance of aggressiveness mixed with being laid back. You can make some good reads off of that.""