Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as the Canucks take 2
Time:2024-05-21 19:13:58 Source:travelViews(143)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 30 saves for his first postseason victory as the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 Friday night for a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven series to open the NHL playoffs.
This was DeSmith’s second straight start and third all-time in the playoffs with Thatcher Demko out since the series opener with an injury.
J.T. Miller had a power-play goal and an assist, and Brock Boeser’s power-play goal wound up the game-winner. Quinn Hughes had two assists as Vancouver took back home-ice advantage.
Game 4 is Sunday in Nashville.
Luke Evangelista helped Nashville avoid being shut out as he put a wrister top shelf with 3:12 remaining. Coach Andrew Brunette then took his timeout with 2:10 left and pulled goalie Juuse Saros. Nashville couldn’t get the puck past DeSmith again.
The Canucks became the first team to win a playoff game with only 12 shots on goal since Pittsburgh beat Nashville in Game 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
Previous:Devout Christian doctor, 68, who punched dementia
Next:Justin Timberlake set to bring his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Australia in 2025
You may also like
- Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
- Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds
- The Olympic torch is being welcomed in French port city of Marseille with fanfare and high security
- Apple debuts divisive new 'Ozempic iPad' Pro to mixed reaction
- Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
- Chris Hemsworth makes his 2024 Met Gala debut in a three
- Met Gala 2024: Kylie Minogue glitters in an edgy twist on a fairytale princess theme with a figure
- Former Chinese bank official stands trial for bribery
- Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf is spotted on the streets of Gavin and Stacey's hometown Barry