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7 ways Vancouver is embracing the Canucks’ return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The excitement in Vancouver is palpable as the Canucks have made their triumphant return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here are seven ways the people around the city are embracing the big occasion: 1.

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Thatcher Demko Injured

With the Vancouver Canucks Thatcher Demko injured, it makes Game One’s victory muted. He made as much of a difference between the two teams as anyone. According to Frank Seravalli, Thatcher Demko is out for Game Two tonight.

Thatcher Demko News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Canucks G Thatcher Demko ruled out for Game 2 vs. Predators

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko has been ruled out of Game 2 of the team's Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

NHL playoffs: Thatcher Demko's injury opens the betting door for Nashville

In surprising news Tuesday afternoon, Vancouver's star goalie Thatcher Demko has been announced out with an injury for Game 2 against the Nashville Predators. This is an opportunity.

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Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 minutes ago

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko Injured, Questionable for Rest of Series with Preds

Reports from multiple sources indicate that Thatcher Demko, the Vancouver Canucks’ star goaltender, is facing uncertainty due to injury, casting a shadow over the team’s playoff hopes.

Thatcher Demko News / The Hockey Writers / 11 minutes ago

Canucks’ Demko Out for Game 2 and Potentially Series

The Vancouver Canucks’ path to the Stanley Cup just got a lot harder as starting goaltender Thatcher Demko has been ruled out for Game 2 and potentially the entirety of their first-round series against the Nashville Predators.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko to miss Game 2, status for rest of series unclear

Unwelcomed news for a team hopeful for a deep playoff run. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported that Vancouver Canucks’ goaltender Thatcher Demko will not be playing in the second game of the Pacific Division Semifinals against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / 48 minutes ago

Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko out for Game 2 against Predators

The Vancouver Canucks will be without goaltender Thatcher Demko Tuesday night as they face the Nashville Predators in game two of their first-round series.

J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / 17 minutes ago

Canucks’ JT Miller’s Impact Goes Beyond Points

The Vancouver Canucks showed resilience and strategic brilliance as they overcame a deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 4-2 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 16 minutes ago

Canucks goalie to miss Game 2, potentially out for series

Canucks’ starting goaltender Thatcher Demko is set to miss Game 2 against the Predators and could potentially miss the rest of the series.

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Few, if any, can matchup with the Vancouver Canucks’ 1-2-3 centre punch in the playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs running. It’s still quite a jog from here on out, but they say the first kilometre is what sets the pace, and the Canucks are already sprinting.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Canucks Have Some Adjustments to Make for Game 2

The Vancouver Canucks played their first home playoff game since 2015, and Rogers Arena was rocking. The club didn’t disappoint the wild crowd as they came back in the third period after being down 2-1 against the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Canucks aim to maintain control, go up 2-0 on hungry Preds

The Nashville Predators saw how quickly momentum can be lost in their playoff opener against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Now, the onus is on the visiting Predators to retrieve it in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday in Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 15 hours ago

Canucks left moved by Rogers Arena’s playoff atmosphere in Game 1

It was an atmosphere nine long years in the making. And the Vancouver Canucks felt every last bit of it. Right as the Canucks stepped on the ice at Rogers Arena for their first home playoff game since 2015, the fan’s energy was immediately palpable.

Rick Tocchet News / Canucksarmy / 13 hours ago

Emotional Game 1 victory prompts Canucks’ Tocchet to alter off-day practice strategy

Rick Tocchet wanted his Vancouver Canucks to practice on Monday. The head coach was pleased with the club’s 4-2 win in its playoff opener against Nasvhlile on Sunday night, but still felt there were a number of areas he wanted to address.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 14 hours ago

Canucks fans take to Scott Road for celebrations in Surrey after Game 1 win over Predators

A wise man once said, “With a new era, comes change.” In the case of the city of Vancouver and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, some things will never change.

Dakota Joshua News / Daily Faceoff / 19 hours ago

Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua is built to be a playoff performer

When the postseason comes around, it is never a surprise to see an unheralded player step into the spotlight. One of the big performers from Sunday’s slate of Stanley Cup Playoff action was Dakota Joshua of the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago

Canucks make franchise history in thrilling Game 1 win over Predators

The Vancouver Canucks earned their first home playoff win since 2015 on Sunday night, sending the raucous 18,967 in attendance at Rogers Arena home happy after a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.

Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Canucks score fastest two goals in team playoff history in comeback win over Predators

Dakota Joshua and Pius Suter celebrated the Vancouver Canucks first home playoff game in nine years in a special way.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Cancucks recall goaltender prospect to serve as emergency backup

Canucks recall goaltender prospect to serve as emergency backup

The Vancouver Canucks are calling up Arturs Silovs to take on emergency goaltending responsibilities for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Nashville Predators.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

Three Canucks Questions Heading Into First Round Series

It is an exciting time to be a Vancouver Canucks fan. After over a decade of darkness, the light has shone. People are walking the streets of Vancouver wearing Canucks gear proudly, car flags are flying again, and the city is buzzing.

Vasili Podkolzin News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

What Vasili Podkolzin’s New Deal Means for the Canucks

Vasili Podkolzin has signed a new two-year deal as the Vancouver Canucks are warming up for the playoffs. He may not have reached his full potential yet, but both sides remain optimistic – for good reason.

Brock Boeser News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser to sit out final regular season game

One of the top goal scorers in the NHL this season is getting some extra rest before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. According to Irfaan Gaffar, Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser did not travel with the team to Manitoba, and will not be in the lineup on Thursday night for the team’s regular-season finale against the Winnipeg Jets.