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Blame runs deep for Vancouver Canucks after big Game 2 loss to Predators

The Vancouver Canucks dropped game 2 to the Nashville Predators 4-1 and while a lot of blame has been pointed to Elias Pettersson and Casey DeSmith, the blame runs much deeper for the Canucks.

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Elias Pettersson’s struggles were on full display in Game 2, but Rick Tocchet is keeping the faith

Elias Pettersson knows when he’s struggling more than anybody else. And Tuesday night’s 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators might’ve been one of the toughest nights of his young NHL career.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 12 minutes ago

The Statsies: Canucks do everything but score in Game 2 loss to Predators

Yeah, that’s some major pain. The Vancouver Canucks dropped Game 2 by a 4-1 scoreline to the Nashville Predators despite dominating nearly every aspect.

Thatcher Demko News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Canucks get worst-case scenario with Thatcher Demko injury update

The Vancouver Canucks did not pass their first test in the Stanley Cup Playoffs without starting goaltender Thatcher Demko, dropping Game 2 of their first-round matchup to the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday.

Elias Pettersson News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson shoulders blame after tough Game 2 loss

The Vancouver Canucks need their best players to be at their best if they hope to get out of the first-round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and that’s especially true without the services of star goaltender Thatcher Demko.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 11 hours ago

Tocchet: Thatcher Demko out ‘probably week-to-week’ after undergoing evaluation Tuesday

The Vancouver Canucks will be without goaltender Thatcher Demko on a week-to-week basis after he underwent an evaluation on Tuesday, according to head coach Rick Tocchet.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / 11 hours ago

Vancouver Canucks’ Thatcher Demko out week-to-week

Following the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 loss in Game 2 to the Nashville Predators, Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet spoke to the media and noted that goaltender Thatcher Demko will be out week-to-week.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Predators prey upon major Canucks absence, tie series 1-1 with 4-1 win

The Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre in Vancouver to tie the Western Conference first-round playoff series at 1-1.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / 59 minutes ago

Predators block 32 Canucks shots, series heads for Nashville tied at one all

Even with the potentially devastating news that Thatcher Demko was out tonight and is questionable for the rest of the series, there was still that same buzz all through the city today that we witnessed on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Canucks star can't believe he missed wide-open net

With the Canucks trailing 1-0 and trying to score the equalizer on the power play, Pettersson was set up for a wide-open look with a yawning net sitting in front of him. Then this happened.

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Thatcher Demko News / Inside The Rink / 51 minutes ago

Thatcher Demko’s Injury Leaves Canucks Goaltending In Limbo

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that goaltender Thatcher Demko is questionable with an injury that he suffered in the last day or two, and there are a lot of questions around the injury as Head Coach Rich Tocchet.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 4 hours ago

‘We’re looking for him to be Casey’: Tocchet confidently turns to DeSmith with Demko injury news

Just after the Vancouver Canucks fans got a taste of playoff hockey, they were met with the devastating news that their number one goaltender, Thatcher Demko, would be out for Game 2 and, potentially, the entire series.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 6 hours ago

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours 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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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 / 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.

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 / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Rapid-fire goals lift Canucks over Predators to open series

Pius Suter and Dakota Joshua scored 12 seconds apart midway through the third period as the host Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 Sunday in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday.

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.