“Canucks” will also trust Desmits, not Shilov, in the next game – Hockey – Sportacentrs.com

The Vancouver “Canucks” represented by Teodor Blüger and Artur Shilov started the series with a 4:2 victory, but at the end of the game, the team’s main goalkeeper Thatcher Demko got injured. In the second match, the goal was guarded by Casey Desmith, who managed only 12 of 15 shots, losing 1-4 at home. However, the “Canucks” will trust the 32-year-old Desmits on the road as well.

“I’m not worried about Casey. He’s played very well this season. The Edmonton game at the end of the season was very important. I think the last game was normal. He’s smiling today. That’s why I like Casey,” said Vancouver head coach Rick Tockett. Dimit made 32 of 33 shots against Edmonton and helped the Canucks secure first place in the division.

Demko went down with a knee injury at the end of the regular season, and during that stretch the Ten won just four of ten games, shooting 88.8%. Shilov had better statistics, and the Latvian got to say in several games in a row. However, in the playoffs, the “Canucks” coaches have preferred experience.

The away game against the “Predators” caused pleasant emotions for Desmit – as the third number of the Pittsburgh “Penguins” he lifted the Stanley Cup over his head in Nashville in 2017.

Demko, who was injured, also went on the road with the team. “He’s great. I wish he could be on the bench. He’s been a great partner all year. He came over today and asked how I was doing. He’s been keeping his fingers crossed for me all season, just like I’ve kept my fingers crossed for him. I hope that he will recover quickly,” said Desmits.

The game is expected to start at 2:30.

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