In the Nashville Predators' first-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, coach Andrew Brunette has yet to change the lineup in three games.

Now, with the Canucks taking a 2-1 series lead after winning 2-1 in Game 3 on Friday, there may be changes coming.

The Predators' results on the ice have been inconsistent, especially offensively. Vancouver's aggressive forecheck has kept their attack at bay, forcing them to find other ways to generate shots on net.

At Saturday's practice, Brunette indicated a lineup change may be the answer.

"Yeah, there's a couple considerations," he said. "Some decisions to make. I will speak with my staff after this and make a decision."

The series resumes with Game 4 on Sunday (4 p.m. CT, TBS, Bally Sports South) at Bridgestone Arena.

Who will Andrew Brunette add to the Nashville Predators lineup for Game 4?

One change is guaranteed. With the news that Spencer Stastney is out week-to-week with an upper body injury, a new defenseman will draw into the lineup Sunday. Brunette likely will go with either Dante Fabbro or Tyson Barrie as his replacement.

But other changes are less clear.

Earlier this week, Brunette hinted that forward Cody Glass might get a look for Game 2, but opted to go with the same lineup as Game 1. Glass had six goals and seven assists in 41 games, including a hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche on March 2.

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Glass (6-foot-3, 206 pounds) brings increased size and skill to the lineup, but has struggled to remain consistent this season. He is just finishing the first year of a two-year, $5 million contract signed in July.

Another option is Juuso Parssinen, who was recalled from Milwaukee on Thursday. He also would add size (6-3, 212) and skill, but he has not seen NHL action since Jan. 20.

Who Andrew Brunette might bench or demote in Game 4

On Saturday, Brunette did not hold back when talking about forward Tommy Novak.

Novak has been a non-factor in the series against Vancouver, managing only three shots and zero points and averaging 11:27 minutes played. Brunette suggested Novak needs to work a little harder to get looks at the net.

"He's waiting. This time of year, you can't wait for things," he said. "You've got to initiate puck contact. If you wait and look for soft ice, there is none."

It's unlikely that Novak is scratched for Game 4. He just signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract, and the Predators like what he brings on offense. But the Canucks have neutralized him with their physical play. Brunette could move him to wing or down in the lineup where he can find more favorable matchups.

With Novak a long shot to be scratched, benching Mark Jankowski or Anthony Beauvillier seems more likely.

Beauvillier — one of the Predators' two trade deadline acquisitions — scored to give the Predators a 1-0 lead early in Game 2, but his size (5-11, 180) has been an issue. If Brunette wants a more physical approach for Game 4, Parssinen or Glass would be better options.

Jankowski has played well since being promoted to Nashville from Milwaukee on Feb. 13, but his mistake on the penalty kill in Game 3 led directly to J.T. Miller's power-play goal. On the play, Jankowski had a chance to clear the puck, but sent it right to Canucks captain Quinn Hughes instead, who passed it to Miller for the score.

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