Demko Named Vezina Trophy Finalist & Canucks' Great Escape in Game 4
Also, the latest news & rumours, more on the incredible comeback in the third period, and more!
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Canucks News & Rumors: Demko, Boeser, Silovs & More
April 30, 2024 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Thatcher Demko is a Vezina Trophy finalist. Additionally, Brock Boeser fuels the Canucks to a 3-1 comeback in Game 4. Also, Arturs Silovs steps up for the Canucks as Casey DeSmith misses Game 4.
Comeback Canucks’ Promising Playoff Narrative
April 29, 2024 by The Old Prof
In a thrilling overtime showdown, Elias Lindholm‘s clutch goal just 1:02 into the first extra frame propelled the Vancouver Canucks to a crucial Game 4 victory against the Nashville Predators. This triumph underscored their ability to thrive under pressure in pivotal playoff moments.
Thatcher Demko Becomes Canucks’ First Vezina Trophy Finalist Since 2011
April 29, 2024 by Matthew Zator
Thatcher Demko may be injured right now, but he was still named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy on Monday after a stellar regular season where he put together a 35-14-2 record alongside a 2.45 goals-against average (GAA), .918 save percentage (SV%) and five shutouts. He becomes just the third goalie in Vancouver Canucks history to receive the honour, and the first since Roberto Luongo in 2011. Luongo was also a finalist in 2007, while Kirk McLean got the nod in 1989 and 1992.
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Canucks Pull off a Great Escape vs. Predators in Game 4
April 29, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
Bear with us a moment. The manner in which the Vancouver Canucks pulled of their miraculous Game 4 win over the Nashville Predators was similar to the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs last season. Throughout most of the 2023-24 NFL campaign it was argued that the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs were the worst versions of themselves – very good, but the worst version. Who won the Super Bowl? The Chiefs. The moral of the story is that you don’t always have to be at your best to be the best. Here are the takeaways from Sunday evening’s Game 4.Â