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Yahoo
20 hours 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.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ryan Mountcastle scores on double steal
Abbotsford Canucks Advance To The 2025 Calder Cup Playoff Western Conference Final With A 5–0 Win Against The Colorado Eagles The Abbotsford Canucks are heading to the 2025 Calder Cup Playoff Western Conference Final. They took a dominant 5–0 win over the Colorado Eagles in Game 5, making this their third straight series-clinching game to end in a shutout. Linus Karlsson (2), Phil Di Giuseppe (2), and Cole McWard scored for the AHL Canucks, while Artūrs Šilovs stopped all 34 shots against for his fourth shutout of the postseason. 1:28 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Abbotsford Canucks Live: All the details from Game 1 of the AHL semifinals
Article content Texas is the affiliate of the Dallas Stars. The winner between Abbotsford and Texas takes on either the Laval Rocket or the Charlotte Checkers for the AHL Calder Cup championships. This is the fourth season that Vancouver Canucks have had their farm team in Abbotsford. Coach Manny Malhotra's crew has won three playoff rounds already this year. The club won two rounds combined in the three years previous. Abbotsford (44-24-2-2) were three points better than Texas (42-26-3-0) in the regular season. The teams didn't meet at all in league play. For your reading pleasure, we took a look at: • How AHL success translates to NHL success; • Linus Karlsson answering the leadership challenge in Abbotsford; • What this could all mean for coach Manny Malhotra; • W what this could all mean for Artūrs Šilovs; • And, yes, even Chair Gate, where Abbotsford play-by-play man Brandon Astle was hassled by a Colorado fan.
The Province
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Province
Canucks: How Linus Karlsson answered leadership challenge in Abbotsford
Linus Karlsson turned 23 goals in 32 regular-season AHL games with Abbotsford into seven playoff goals in 12 outings, which is tied for the league lead. Get the latest from Ben Kuzma straight to your inbox Abbotsford Canucks winger Linus Karlsson (94) keeps Colorado Eagles winger in check. Karlsson has improved every facet of his game and thriving in a leadership role with the AHL club. Photo by Linus Karlsson was challenged this AHL season to be a leader for the Abbotsford Canucks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The directive came from rookie head coach Manny Malhotra, who believed the Swedish winger could lead by example to motivate a group of younger prospects. It paid off handsomely both individually and collectively. The Vancouver Canucks' affiliate used a franchise best 44-24-0-4 record as a springboard for postseason success and its first best-of-seven Western Conference final series appearance against the Texas Stars. It opens Thursday at the Abbotsford Centre. Karlsson turned 23 goals in 32 regular-season AHL games into seven playoff goals in 12 outings, which is tied for the league lead. It was just another example of Malhotra pressing all the right motivation buttons. 'He's pushing me to be more of a leader and that's helping me more in my game,' the 25-year-old Swedish winger told Postmedia. 'Make sure I'm on guys, set screens, be around the net and be good defensively.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. If that isn't enough, getting master-class tutelage from Henrik and Daniel Sedin allowed Karlsson to improve pace and net presence at the NHL level to look like a roster mainstay for the parent Canucks next season. Following a breakout AHL campaign in 2023-24 with 60 points (23-37) in 60 games, he still had to get more dialled on the details. Ilya Sorokin of the Islanders makes a save on Canucks winger Linus Karlsson during March 26 meeting in Elmont, N.Y. Photo by Bruce Bennett / Getty Images 'Both Daniel and Hank have been incredible ever since I came here,' stressed Karlsson, who signed a one-year $775,000 US extension March 14 and won't be waiver exempt in 2025-26. 'I was more of a half-wall guy, and the power play and working down low have been a good fit. 'And that's where Daniel and Hank have been good with details around the net, tips, and finding the soft areas. That's where I will grow the most.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Karlsson scored twice Monday in a 5-0 series-clinching road win over the Colorado Eagles to advance to the conference final. He opened scoring on the power play late in the first period by taking a cross-ice feed in the high slot, fending off a defender, and picking the high far side with a snap shot. He then gave Abbotsford a four-goal cushion early in the third period by taking a drop pass at pace, trying to get a shot through a defender, and then battling the blueliner for puck possession before jamming it home. It was tenacity and finish leadership by example. Maybe we can dial this leadership dynamic back to Karlsson's sensational SHL rookie season with Skelleftea AIK. On a veteran-laden team, he struck for seven goals in his first 12 games and eclipsed Elias Pettersson's first-year mark with 26 goals in 52 games. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I'm not surprised,' Karlsson said at the time. 'I know I've got it in me. It was fun. I've played against men for a long time, so it was new for me.' Karlsson's career trajectory was altered in a trade with the San Jose Sharks, who selected the winger in the third round of the 2018 NHL Draft. It was called a 'lateral move' by Canucks management, but turned into a smart transaction. When winger Jonathan Dahlen wanted out, Karlsson couldn't wait to get in. Dahlen was a 2016 second-round draft pick by the Ottawa Senators and acquired by the Canucks in a swap for Alex Burrows. Karlsson was selected by the Sharks in third round of the 2018 NHL draft, but his potential intrigued the Canucks. Dahlen's sole NHL season in 2021-22 amounted to 22 points (12-10) and a minus-25 rating in 61 games before returning to Timra IK of the SHL. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Fast forward and the ask of Karlsson to play an Abbotsford motivation role was significant because it usually falls upon veterans, like grinding wingers Sammy Blais and Phil Di Giuseppe. Their hockey odometers speak to the been-there-done-that drive to keep careers alive and leading by example. Blais, 28, has logged 257 regular-season NHL games with the Blues and New York Rangers, and he won a Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019. However, he couldn't turn a professional tryout with the Canucks this season into an NHL roster spot. He was released, but instead of pouting, he pivoted. Blais had 14 goals in 51 AHL games and that was trumped by leading Abbotsford in playoff scoring. He has 11 points (3-8) in a dozen games and all three goals have come on the power play. His points-per-game average of 0.92 leads all playoff performers. Karlsson is second at 0.83 on 10 points (7-3). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Blais also leads in penalty minutes with 65, something he must curb in the conference final. Di Giuseppe, 31, has logged 302 NHL regular-season games with the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Rangers and Canucks. He split this season between Vancouver and Abbotsford after clearing waivers. After just six points (1-5) with the parent Canucks in 20 games, he had nine points (4-5) in 22 AHL games. However, like Blais, he found another gear in the postseason with eight points (5-3) in 12 games. OVERTIME — The Stars have plenty of pop with Justin Hryckowian leading playoff scoring with 15 points (7-8) in eight games, including three power-play goals. Former Canucks winger Kole Lind is tied for fifth with 11 points (6-5) and has connected twice with the man advantage. Texas is fourth in power-play percentage at 23.1, while Abbotsford ranks fifth at 21.6. bkuzma@ Read More News News Vancouver Canucks News Vancouver Canucks
National Post
5 days ago
- General
- National Post
Canucks: How Linus Karlsson answered leadership challenge in Abbotsford
Article content Linus Karlsson was challenged this AHL season to be a leader for the Abbotsford Canucks. Article content Article content The directive came from rookie head coach Manny Malhotra, who believed the Swedish winger could lead by example to motivate a group of younger prospects. It paid off handsomely both individually and collectively. Article content The Vancouver Canucks ' affiliate used a franchise best 44-24-0-4 record as a springboard for postseason success and its first best-of-seven Western Conference final series appearance against the Texas Stars. It opens Thursday at the Abbotsford Centre. Article content Article content Karlsson turned 23 goals in 32 regular-season AHL games into seven playoff goals in 12 outings, which is tied for the league lead. It was just another example of Malhotra pressing all the right motivation buttons. Article content 'He's pushing me to be more of a leader and that's helping me more in my game,' the 25-year-old Swedish winger told Postmedia. 'Make sure I'm on guys, set screens, be around the net and be good defensively.' Article content If that isn't enough, getting master-class tutelage from Henrik and Daniel Sedin allowed Karlsson to improve pace and net presence at the NHL level to look like a roster mainstay for the parent Canucks next season. Article content Article content 'Both Daniel and Hank have been incredible ever since I came here,' stressed Karlsson, who signed a one-year $775,000 US extension March 14 and won't be waiver exempt in 2025-26. 'I was more of a half-wall guy, and the power play and working down low have been a good fit. Article content Article content 'And that's where Daniel and Hank have been good with details around the net, tips, and finding the soft areas. That's where I will grow the most.' Article content Article content Karlsson scored twice Monday in a 5-0 series-clinching road win over the Colorado Eagles to advance to the conference final. He opened scoring on the power play late in the first period by taking a cross-ice feed in the high slot, fending off a defender, and picking the high far side with a snap shot. Article content He then gave Abbotsford a four-goal cushion early in the third period by taking a drop pass at pace, trying to get a shot through a defender, and then battling the blueliner for puck possession before jamming it home. It was tenacity and finish leadership by example. Article content Maybe we can dial this leadership dynamic back to Karlsson's sensational SHL rookie season with Skelleftea AIK. On a veteran-laden team, he struck for seven goals in his first 12 games and eclipsed Elias Pettersson 's first-year mark with 26 goals in 52 games.
