It's been confirmed for Arturs Silovs and Casey DeSmith
The Vancouver Canucks are set to take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 at Rogers Arena on Friday night as they look to take a 2-0 series lead and it looks like the team has decided on their starting goaltender.
According to Kevin Woodley of NHL.com, rookie goaltender Arturs Silovs will get the start between the pipes for Game 2 tonight and was the first one off the ice at the morning skate.
He added, "Silovs got the chat and first off, he's your projected Canucks starter for Game 2"
Since coming into action for the Canucks in Game 4 of their first round series due to an injury to Casey DeSmith, Silovs has played quite well and has impressed everyone around the team. In four games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Silovs has a record of 3-1 with a 2.28 goals against average, a .908 save percentage and one shutout.
Thatcher Demko is set to return from injury at some point later in the series, but in the meantime, it's Arturs Silovs' crease and Canucks fans can be confident in that decision from the coaching staff.
Puck drop for Game 2 tonight between the Canucks and Oilers is set for 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and CBC across Canada.
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MAI 10 | 922 ANSWERS It's been confirmed for Arturs Silovs and Casey DeSmith Will the Canucks win Game 2 tonight? | ||
| Yes | 495 | 53.7 % |
| No | 427 | 46.3 % |
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