Rick Tocchet confirms it for Arturs Silovs ahead of game three
The Canucks are getting ready for what should be one of, if not the most important, game they've played in the playoffs thus far. After they've exchanged the wins in Vancouver, the Nucks will have their first meeting with the Oilers at Rogers Place.
There had been some discussions regarding potential line-up changes, but Rick Tocchet didn't confirm nor deny the possibility. The team's morning skate had certain players moved in and out of their usual spots; Tocchet revealed he'd be making these calls when comes game time:
Rick Tocchet says they haven't made any final decisions on who will play. #Canucks� @Sportsnet650
The team's pilot did assert one thing with confidence. The young rookie netminder Arturs Silovs would remain between the pipes after he suffered an O.T. Loss during game two:
Tocchet confirms Artūrs �ilovs starts tonight.
In 5 post-season starts, Silovs has managed 2.52 goals against average, with a save percentage of 89.9%. The rookie will look to improve those numbers as he prepares to hit the ice against some of the NHL's best offensive producers, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
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