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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Special Teams Issues Sink Abbotsford Canucks In 5-2 Game 3 Loss To The Texas Stars
The Abbotsford Canucks dropped Game 3 of their Western Conference Final, falling 5-2 to the Texas Stars. Christian Wolanin and Linus Karlsson scored the goals, while Artūrs Šilovs stopped 31 of the 36 shots he faced. Despite the loss, Abbotsford still has a series lead and will head into Game 4 up 2-1. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site: Pius Suter The Only Canucks Skater To Receive A Selke Vote For The 2024-25 Season Advertisement Abbotsford Canucks Away Stats In The 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs Vancouver Canucks 2025 NHL Draft Target: Shawn Carrier Special teams were the story of this game as the Canucks allowed multiple power play and shorthanded goals. Abbotsford went two for five on the power play, while the Stars finished two for four with two shorthanded goals. Ultimately, the Game 3 special teams performance was shocking, as not only had the Canucks penalty kill been unbeatable this post-season, but they had only allowed one shorthanded goal during the entire regular season and playoffs leading up to Game 3. Abbotsford also struggled to generate shots from in tight throughout the game. According to the shot chat, the Canucks only five of Abbotsford's 24 shots came below the faceoff dot. If the Canucks are going to win this series, they need to find a way to crash Remi Poirier's crease more often and create scoring chances from high-danger areas. Advertisement Abbotsford's overall defensive performance was also problematic, as Texas was able to record 36 shots on net. The Stars were able to generate chances from distance, as well as in tight, as they controlled the majority of puck possession in this game. Ulitmatley, the Canucks did not look like themselves as they could not find a way to create any form of sustained momentum in Game 3. Overall, this may have been Abbotsford's most disappointing performance of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. They were outplayed from start to finish, and as mentioned, their special teams had a night to forget. While the Canucks are still up in the series, they cannot afford to put forth a similar effort when they hit the ice in Game 4 on Wednesday. Abbotsford Canucks (Photo Credit: @abbycanucks on Scoring Summary: 1st Period: 7:41- ABB: Christian Wolanin (2) from Arshdeep Bains and Linus Karlsson (PPG) 9:53- TEX: Kole Lind (8) from Justin Hryckowian and Cameron Hughes (PPG) 17:07- TEX: Matěj Blümel (4) from Cameron Hughes and Kyle Capobianco (PPG) 18:39- TEX: Matěj Blümel (5) from Arttu Hyry and Michael Karow (SHG) 19:38- ABB: Linus Karlsson (8) from Arshdeep Bains and Kirill Kudryavtsev (PPG) Advertisement 2nd Period: 11:00- TEX: Antonio Stranges (2) from Jack Becker and Emilio Pettersen 3rd Period: 5:25- TEX: Michael Karow (1) from Arttu Hyry (SHG) Game 4: Wednesday, June 4 @ 5:00 pm PT at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Florida Panthers set sights on Stanley Cup victory as Charlotte Checkers move toward Calder Cup Final
Florida Panthers (via Getty Images) T he Florida Panthers are pursuing their much-awaited Stanley Cup win and their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, are making history on their own in the Calder Cup Playoffs. For the first time since coming together in 2020, both teams are within reach of championship glory—an accomplishment that could replicate an unusual feat unseen in almost 30 years in professional hockey. Charlotte Checkers overwhelm Laval Rocket to sit one win shy of Calder Cup Final undefined The Florida Panthers may not be the only team in the playoffs spotlight, as the Charlotte Checkers are within a win of heading to the Calder Cup Final with a 5-1 thumping of the Laval Rocket in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. On Sunday, the team effort was visible with Riley Bezeau scoring twice, including one during a four-goal second period, as John Leonard, Will Lockwood, and Sandis Vilmanis also scored to make the game far out of reach for the AHL affiliate Laval Rocket of the Montreal Canadiens. Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen was again phenomenal with 22 saves, supporting Charlotte to its seventh consecutive playoff victory. The Checkers have now scored 15-4 in this best-of-seven series against Laval. 'Our guys have done it all year,'' Charlotte Checkers head coach Geordie Kinnear said. 'That's a great team,'' Bezeau said. 'They finished first in their division; they're not going to go away, and we know that. We've just got to stick to our game plan and keep going.' If Charlotte sweeps the series at home Tuesday night, and if the Florida Panthers keep their Stanley Cup Final quest alive, the two teams might duplicate a task last accomplished in 1995 when the New Jersey Devils and Albany River Rats captured the Stanley Cup and Calder Cup, respectively. Meanwhile in the Western Conference, the Abbotsford Canucks lead 2-0 against the Texas Stars and the series heads to Austin for Game 3. Also read: Brad Marchand eyes the second Stanley Cup in a career-redefining run with the Florida Panthers As the Florida Panthers eye a Stanley Cup championship, the Charlotte Checkers are forging an equally impressive argument for a Calder Cup Final appearance. If both teams win their respective titles, it would be a historic double victory for the organization, helping to make this year one of the most successful in Florida's hockey history.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Abbotsford Canucks Take Game 2 In A Thrilling 1–0 Win Against The Texas Stars
Abbotsford Canucks Take Game 2 In A Thrilling 1–0 Win Against The Texas Stars It was a battle of the goaltenders at the Abbotsford Centre tonight, as the Abbotsford Canucks won 1–0 against the Texas Stars in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Western Conference Final. Akito Hirose scored the lone goal of the game to grab his first of the playoffs. Artūrs Šilovs had yet another phenomenal night in net for the AHL Canucks, stopping all 26 of Texas' shots on goal. This marks his fifth shutout of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, making him one away from tying a league record. 1:28 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Abbotsford Canucks' Aatu Räty Leaves Game 2 Against Texas Stars
Only a few minutes into his return to the lineup, Abbotsford Canucks centre Aatu Räty left Game 2 of the team's Western Conference Final matchup against the Texas Stars due to injury. Before returning tonight, Räty had missed the AHL Canucks' past eight Calder Cup Playoff games. His last game was Game 2 of Abbotsford's five-game series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site: 'They Are Banking On This Guy To Be The Player': Vancouver Canucks Legend Trevor Linden Speaks On Elias Pettersson Advertisement Former Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet Discusses What Went Wrong In 2024–25 Vancouver Canucks Forward Conor Garland Discusses The 2025–26 Canucks The injury seemed to occur after Räty laid a hit with around six minutes left in the first period. He looked shaky heading off the ice and almost immediately went down the tunnel and into the dressing room. Räty remained off the bench for the end of the first period and was not present to start the second. Räty has played in six of Abbotsford's playoff games this season, two of which he did not end up finishing. In this span, he has tallied three assists and seven shots on net. During the regular season, he had 17 goals and 23 assists in 43 games played for Abbotsford. He played in 33 games with the Vancouver Canucks and put up seven goals and four assists. Apr 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) and Vancouver Canucks center Aatu Räty (54) look for the puck during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas Stars Eliminate Milwaukee Admirals, Advance To Western Conference Finals
After a 3-2 win in game five on Sunday night the Texas Stars have eliminated the Milwaukee Admirals from the Calder Cup Playoffs and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Texas will take on the winner of tonight's game five between the Abbotsford Canucks and Colorado Eagles. The Stars got their revenge on the Admirals who eliminated them in five games in 2023 Central Division Finals and 2024 Central Division Semifinals. AHL Rookie of the Year Justin Hryckowian scored the winning goal with five minutes remaining in the third period, capping off a monster series where he recorded six goals and nine points in five games. Cameron Hughes added eight points in the series while Kole Lind had four goals and seven points. AHL regular season goal leader Matej Blumel notched two goals and six points. 2024 AHL Defenseman of the Year Kyle Capobianco and partner Luke Krys continued to play big minutes for Texas, Capobianco is second among all defensemen with nine points in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Magnus Hellberg started games one and two for Texas before ceding the net to Remi Poirier for games three to five. Poirier had a 2-1 record and stopped 74 of 79 shots against in his three appearances against Milwaukee. The net will be his heading into the Western Conference Finals. We've advanced to the Western Conference Finals and we need YOU at the @HEBCenter!The best-of-seven series will begin on the road and we will host Games 3, 4 and 5* during the first week of June! Tickets go on sale tomorrow!WEAR GREEN, BE LOUD & GO STARS! ⭐ — x - Texas Stars (@TexasStars) May 26, 2025 Milwaukee's top line of Kieffer Bellows, Joakim Kemell, and Fedor Svechkov could not keep pace with Texas' top line. The trio combined for 11 points but managed just three goals in five games. Veteran mid-season addition Chase De Leo had two goals and four points in the series. Defenseman Spencer Stastney had a strong showing in what was a difficult series for the Admirals' back-end. Admirals goaltender Matt Murray had a rough series allowing 17 goals on 134 shots and was pulled for Magnus Chrona in the third period of game three. Checkout The Hockey News' Dallas Stars team site for more updates. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
