This series has been marked by striking defensive efforts from both teams. The Preds blocked 35 shots in their Game 2 win and held the Canucks to a mere 12 shots on goal in the Game 3 loss. However, it’s the Canucks’ defense that’s proving the bigger problem for Nashville. Going into Game 2, Thatcher Demko’s injury was a huge story. Casey DeSmith hasn’t historically been great…