Canucks' Ryan Miller: Will face defending champs Tuesday

Miller will cover the crease Tuesday as the road starter versus the Penguins.

Analysis:

The American netminder seemingly welcomes any opponent, and now he'll trudge through PPG Paints Arena for a contest against the league's top offense. Miller has earned plenty of career accolades, but his star had shone the brightest in the 2009-10 season, when he grabbed the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goalie along with first-team NHL All-Star honors. The key for the Canucks in this next one is controlling possession; Vancouver ranks fifth in the faceoff dot compared to 25th for Pittsburgh, but if the Canadian club consistently gets beaten on the rush, it could spell serious trouble for Miller, as the Penguins average 3.93 goals per game at home.