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It’s Not Great News for Canucks’ Star Goalie Demko in Series vs. Oilers

Vancouver Canucks’ netminder Thatcher Demko will likely be sidelined at least until Game 4 of the team’s second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers, according to sources close to the team.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 1 hour ago

The Canucks need to contain McDavid and Draisaitl. Is JT Miller the man for the job?

It’s not exactly a secret that the Edmonton Oilers are a top-heavy team. And that isn’t a bad thing, especially when you have two of the best players in the league who are now among the best playoff scorers of all time.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko out through at least Game 4 against Oilers

According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Vancouver Canucks are set to be without goaltender Thatcher Demko for at least the first four games of their second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / 2 hours ago

Why Canucks fans can hope for/expect a better round two from Elias Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks did well in their Round One series against the Nashville Predators. We might not go as far as to say they did ‘great,’ but the operative term here is probably ‘good enough.’ It is the Canucks who made it through Game 6, not the Predators.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 16 minutes ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Round Two Preview

Seeing the Vancouver Canucks in Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is an unexpected delight for their fans. For fans of the Edmonton Oilers, their team’s presence is the bare minimum.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 14 hours ago

‘He’s gotta get in the fight’: Trevor Linden talks Elias Pettersson and the Canucks’ playoff run

On today’s special edition of Rink Wide Vancouver, Jeff Paterson and Irfaan Gaffar welcomed Canucks legend Trevor Linden to recap the Canucks’ first round and preview their second-round matchup against Edmonton.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 15 hours ago

Scenes from playoff practice: Demko skates again as Canucks prepare for Wednesday’s opener against Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks got down to the real business of preparing for their second round match-up with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday morning. The team skated for 45 minutes at the University of British Columbia.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL Trade Talk / 5 hours ago

Tocchet Makes Fuss About Embellishment as Canucks Face Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are getting ready to face an explosive Edmonton Oilers power play in the second round of the playoffs. It’s going to be a series in which the Oilers’ potent power play will be a factor.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 6 minutes ago

What the Canucks did right against Nashville and what they need to do better against Edmonton

The Vancouver Canucks had a great first-round series win against the Nashville Predators, but let’s face it, it wasn’t perfect. It was just nice for the

NHL News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

NHL best bets: Expert picks and predictions for Canucks-Oilers

Action Network's NHL betting expert Nick Martin breaks down the NHL best bets with expert picks and predictions.

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Canucks present different challenges for Oilers, but Edmonton is the favourite

Tocchet Makes Fuss About Embellishment as Canucks Face Oilers

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 37 minutes ago

Canucks Playoff Notebook: More Silovs, the Canucks’ underdog status, and more storylines to watch

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t make their first round win easy. Heck, they never do. But when push came to shove, Brock Boeser put a perfect pass on the stick of Pius Suter, and he buried the puck blocker side on Juuse Saros to send the Nashville Predators packing.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / 4 hours ago

Brock Boeser’s Resurgence Has Helped Canucks’ Playoff Run

Brock Boeser’s tenure in Vancouver has had its ups and downs. The forward began his career with a hot start in his first full season in 2017-18 after having a nine-game taste in the previous season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 21 hours ago

Zach Sawchenko posts another strong game as Abby Canucks drop game two in Ontario

After a four-day break in action, any momentum either team had gained from game one was long gone. In a crucial game two of a best-of-five series, the Canucks had their moments, but ultimately faced an incredible performance from the opposing netminder.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / 9 hours ago

Canucks coach addresses underdog narrative before Oilers series

The Vancouver Canucks are one step away from the 2024 Western Conference Final. In their way is one of the most high-powered offensive teams in the NHL.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 6 hours ago

NHL releases Vancouver Canucks round two schedule vs. Edmonton Oilers

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with Round two already underway. After a dramatic conclusion to Round 1, which saw the Dallas Stars clinch a thrilling victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 7, the league wasted no time in announcing the schedule for the next round.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 11 hours ago

Canucks coach Rick Tocchet rules out Thatcher Demko for Game 1 against the Oilers

Rick Tocchet hasn’t named a starting goalie for Game One of the team’s second round series with Edmonton, but the Canucks head coach has ruled one out.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / 2 hours ago

Early Edge to Oilers?: Canucks’ Demko Ruled Out For Game 1

The Vancouver Canucks will start their second-round playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers without the services of goaltender Thatcher Demko. As per head coach Rick Tocchet, Demko has been ruled out for Game 1 and to start Round 2, which could give the early edge in the series to the Oilers.

Rick Tocchet News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Canucks Have Fully Bought Into Coach Tocchet’s Mentality

As a result of the team’s win on the road, the Vancouver Canucks have moved into the second series in their Stanley Cup journey. In a tense and tightly contested matchup, the Canucks squeezed out a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / 7 hours ago

Vancouver Canucks Move on to Round Two

The Vancouver Canucks are in round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after their 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators. And by what other score could it possibly be?

NHL News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Pius Suter's late goal sends Canucks to second round

Incredibly, the Vancouver Canucks advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / April 29

The Canucks are still undecided about Game 5 goalie starter

Considering how things have been going, it's not a surprise the Canucks don't know who their goalie will be on Tuesday in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series with the Predators.

Canucks start third goalie in Game 4 vs. Predators

Canucks rally to take shocking 3-1 series lead over Predators

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Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / April 28