J.T. Miller Benched in Third as Canucks Lose to Predators

Canucks Drop Fourth Straight

Miller's benching is a sign of his struggles this season

The Vancouver Canucks lost their fourth straight game on Tuesday night, falling 4-1 to the Nashville Predators. J.T. Miller was benched in the third period after a costly turnover led to a Predators goal.

Miller has struggled this season, with just one goal and four assists in 12 games. He has also been a minus-6, which is worst on the team.

Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau said after the game that he benched Miller because he was "not playing well enough."

Boudreau added that he hopes the benching will be a wake-up call for Miller.

The Canucks are now 5-6-1 on the season and are in last place in the Pacific Division.