Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will miss Tuesday’s Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Nashville Predators due to an undisclosed injury. Demko had been dealing with a knee injury earlier in the season but had returned for the final two games of the regular season. Casey DeSmith will start in Demko’s place. The Canucks won Game 1 of the series 4-2 on Sunday.
Thatcher Demko, the Vancouver Canucks’ starting goaltender, will miss Game 2 of their opening-round series against the due to injury. His status for the rest of the series is uncertain. Demko played well in Game 1, making 20 saves on 22 shots, but he left the game with an injury and did not practice on Monday. Spencer Martin and Collin Delia will be the Canucks’ options in goal with Demko out.
The Vancouver Canucks have been dealt a major blow with the news that starting goaltender Thatcher Demko will miss Game 2 of the team’s first-round series against the Nashville Predators and could potentially miss the rest of the series. The Canucks will rely on Casey DeSmith and Arturs Silovs in the crease in Demko’s absence. The injury to Demko is a re-aggravation of the lower-body injury that kept him out of Vancouver’s lineup from March 9 to April 16. In Demko’s absence, the Canucks produced a 7-5-2 record, earning a 2.86 goals against average and a .884 save percentage. The Canucks had the second-highest odds of winning the Stanley Cup before the playoffs began, but their chances have now been lowered.
Vancouver Canucks starting goalie Thatcher Demko has been ruled out for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators on Monday, coach Rick Tocchet announced. He will be replaced in net by backup Casey DeSmith. Demko, 28, stopped 20 shots for the Canucks in a 4-2 Game 1 victory on Sunday. The 28-year-old missed a month after suffering a knee injury on March 9 but returned for Vancouver’s two final games of the regular season and finished the campaign with a 35-14-2 record, a .918 save percentage, and five shutouts.
The Nashville Predators, who lost the first game of their playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, aim to regain momentum in Game 2 on Tuesday. Despite holding a 2-1 lead in the third period, the Predators surrendered two goals in 12 seconds and eventually lost 4-2. The Canucks, riding the momentum of their first home playoff game since 2015, will look to maintain their home-ice advantage and build on their secondary scoring, which was pivotal in the series opener.
Despite leading heading into the final frame, the Nashville Predators faltered in a 4-2 Game 1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Predators appeared inexperienced, deviating from their typical game plan and allowing the Canucks to capitalize on their mistakes. Head coach Andrew Brunette acknowledged the team’s self-inflicted errors, while captain Ryan O’Reilly expressed frustration with his own performance. Despite the setback, Brunette remains confident in the team’s ability to bounce back, citing their resilience and veteran leadership. The Predators will have an opportunity to regain momentum with back-to-back home games.
Dakota Joshua has emerged as a key contributor for the Vancouver Canucks under coach Rick Tocchet, who recognized his potential and pushed him to reach his full potential. Joshua’s career-high season and strong performance in the playoffs have showcased his versatility and skills. He is expected to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Vancouver Canucks made a triumphant return to the playoffs on Sunday, beating the Nashville Predators 4-2 in a thrilling Game 1. The team’s rally in the third period, including two goals in just 12 seconds, ignited the crowd at Rogers Arena. Fans poured into the streets of Vancouver and Surrey to celebrate the victory, filling the air with cheers and honking horns. The City of Delta hosted a family-friendly watch party, while TransLink announced that Canucks announcer Al Murdoch will take over SkyTrain announcements during playoff games.
The Vancouver Canucks celebrated their first home playoff game in nine years with a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night. Dakota Joshua and Pius Suter combined for three consecutive third-period goals to rally the Canucks, with Joshua scoring the franchise’s fastest two goals in playoff history. Thatcher Demko made 20 saves for the win, while Jason Zucker and Ryan O’Reilly scored for the Predators. Game 2 of the first-round series will be played on Tuesday night in Vancouver.
