Before the fourth game of the series against the Predators, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet surprised the media present by refusing to answer the seemingly simple question of whether US goalkeeper Casey DeSmith will start as the starting goalkeeper this time. He did not elaborate on the situation.
“Canucks” observers allowed the possibility that this could mean that there will be a change of starting goaltenders. “DailyFaceoff” reviewer Frank Serevalli then stated on social networks that this is exactly what will happen, because Desmits also got injured. Artūrs Shilovs will take his place in goal.
Shilov was recalled from the AHL due to problems with the Canucks’ goaltending line. At the beginning, he was the third goalkeeper, but in the previous matches he was already as a reserve goalkeeper in the game application, because the main goalkeeper Thatcher Demko got a knee injury. With Desmit’s injury, the “Canucks” goalkeeper problem has turned into a real crisis, as they will have to play the fourth game of the “play-off” first round series with their nominal third goalkeeper.
It is reported that Desmit’s injury is not too serious and that he should be back in the lineup already in the next match. However, “Canucks”, trusting in Shilov’s abilities, have accordingly decided to give Desmits a rest.
This will be Shilov’s Stanley Cup debut. This season, he played four games in the NHL between March 31 and April 10, scoring three victories.
“Canucks” represented by Shilov and Teodora Blüger are leading 2-1 in the series against Nashville.
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