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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Reassigned to minors
Podkolzin was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
Podkolzin figures to suit up with the minor-league club for their Calder Cup matchup with AHL Ontario on Wednesday before likely being recalled ahead of Vancouver's Game 6 clash with the Predators on Friday. The move will allow Podkolzin to get some minutes after serving as a healthy scratch for the first five playoff games.
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Canucks' Quinn Hughes: Bags apple in loss
Hughes posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.
Hughes is up to five assists, eight shots on net and six blocked shots over five playoff contests. He set up Nikita Zadorov for the opening goal in the third period, though the Canucks couldn't hold that narrow lead. Hughes' play hasn't been as consistent in the playoffs when compared to the regular season, but he's still seeing a massive workload on the top pairing.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Tallies again in Game 5
Zadorov scored a goal, added two PIM and logged four hits in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.
For the second time in five playoff games, Zadorov had the Canucks' lone goal in a loss. The defenseman has three points, eight shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-1 rating so far in the postseason. He remains on the third pairing on paper, but he's exceeded 20 minutes of ice time in each of the last three games -- it appears he's earned extra responsibility from head coach Rick Tocchet.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Can't close out series
Silovs stopped 20 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.
Silovs gave up goals to Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier in the third period of a low-scoring loss. With five goals allowed on 52 shots, Silovs has been solid in his two playoff appearances. The 23-year-old may still end up ceding the crease back to Casey DeSmith, who served as backup Tuesday after missing Sunday's Game 4 with a lower-body injury. The Canucks will get their second chance to advance to the second round in Friday's Game 6 in Nashville.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Receives Game 5 start
Silovs will guard the home goal versus the Predators on Tuesday in Game 5, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Silovs will get the nod after stopping 27 of 30 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over the Predators on Sunday. The 23-year-old will start over Casey DeSmith, who has recovered from a lower-body injury enough to be able to serve as the backup. A win Tuesday for the Canucks will send them to the second round.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Available to play
DeSmith (lower body) will return to the lineup in Tuesday's Game 5 home matchup versus Nashville, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Per Batchelor, the starting goaltender for the Canucks will be a game-time decision. Due to the absences of DeSmith and Thatcher Demko (knee), Arturs Silovs made his NHL playoff debut in Game 4, stopping 27 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Predators. If DeSmith doesn't start Tuesday, Silovs will probably be between the pipes.
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Canucks' Carson Soucy: Gets on scoresheet with assist
Soucy notched an assist and four hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
The helper was Soucy's first point in 23 games since he returned from a hand injury in early March. The 29-year-old defenseman has been a steady presence in the lineup since his return, but he plays a physical game in a bottom-four role that hasn't led to much room for scoring. Soucy had a mediocre six points with 29 shots on net, 65 hits and 64 blocked shots over 40 regular-season appearances.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Provides helper Sunday
Joshua notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
Joshua started the playoffs with a three-point effort in Game 1, but his offense went cold until he helped out on Elias Lindholm's game-winning tally Sunday. In addition to his four points, Joshua has added 17 hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over four postseason appearances. He remains a physical presence on the Canucks' third line, though he's also proven capable of chipping in with depth scoring.
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Canucks' Conor Garland: Sets up game-winner
Garland recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
Garland set up Elias Lindholm's tally 1:02 into overtime. After ending the regular season with 15 points over his last 14 games, Garland has just two assists through four playoff contests. He's added four shots on net, three hits, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. The Canucks have done fine without him being a huge contributor in the first round, but they'll likely need Garland and other depth forwards to step up if they're going to make a deep run.
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Canucks' Elias Pettersson: Picks up helper in overtime win
Pettersson notched an assist in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
Pettersson helped out on Brock Boeser's game-tying goal with eight seconds left in the third period. The 25-year-old Pettersson has a helper in each of the last two contests. He's added six hits, five blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over four playoff outings -- struggles that have seen him lose ice time to J.T. Miller in the top six. Pettersson remains in a position to put offense on the board, but he needs to start cashing in a bit more to be useful to fantasy managers in playoff competitions.
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Canucks' J.T. Miller: Distributes three helpers in Game 4
Miller logged three assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
Miller had a hand in all three of Brock Boeser's goals during regulation. With a goal, five assists, 10 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating over four playoff outings, Miller continues to provide well-rounded production. The 31-year-old should remain in a top-six role as the Canucks look to close out this first-round series in Tuesday's Game 5.
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Canucks' Elias Lindholm: Completes comeback in overtime
Lindholm scored a goal, dished an assist, added two PIM, logged two hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
Lindholm set up the second of Brock Boeser's three goals in regulation before scoring one of his own just 1:02 into overtime to finish the comeback win. This was Lindholm's first multi-point effort since Feb. 15. The center has three points, three shots on net, 10 hits, five blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through four playoff appearances while filling a middle-six role.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Saves Game 4 with hat trick
Boeser scored three times on eight shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
Boeser opened the scoring just 2:55 into the game, but the Canucks would eventually fall behind 3-1. He tallied twice more in the final three minutes of the third period to force overtime, where Elias Lindholm won it for Vancouver to give the team a 3-1 series lead. Boeser has racked up four goals, one assist, 11 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over four playoff contests while playing in his familiar top-six role.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Wins playoff debut
Silovs stopped 27 of 30 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.
Silovs looked on track for the loss, but the Canucks scored twice in the final 2:49 of regulation and then won it 1:02 into overtime. The 23-year-old got the start because Thatcher Demko (knee) and Casey DeSmith (undisclosed) were unavailable. DeSmith's injury is considered minor, so it's possible Silovs could be back in the backup role as soon as Tuesday's Game 5 back in Vancouver.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Starting in Game 4
Silovs will defend the road net Sunday in Game 4 against Nashville, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television.
With Thatcher Demko (knee) and Casey DeSmith (undisclosed) unavailable due to injuries, Silovs will make his NHL playoff debut. The 23-year-old Silovs stopped 74 of 84 shots in four NHL appearances during the 2023-24 regular season en route to a 3-0-1 record.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Out Sunday
DeSmith (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 4 against Nashville on Sunday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television reports.
DeSmith is dealing with a mystery injury but it's reportedly not related to the hit he took from Michael McCarron in Game 3. Arturs Silovs is expected to start Game 4 on Sunday. DeSmith stopped 41 of 45 shots in his two appearances this series and should be considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup for the time being.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 3.37 | 2.67 | 22.7 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| T. Demko G Thatcher Demko G | Knee |
| T. Poolman D Tucker Poolman D | Head |
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