27-05-2025
Abbotsford Canucks Need Their Stars To Shine If They Are Going To Advance To The 2025 Western Conference Final
The Abbotsford Canucks are one win away from history. If they can defeat the Colorado Eagles on Monday, Abbotsford will qualify for its first-ever AHL Western Conference Final. Ultimately, this is a big moment for not just the organization, as it shows that the Vancouver Canucks have built a strong prospect poll that can win at the AHL level.
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If the Canucks are going to advance, they need their top players to be at their best. Despite Abbotsford skaters having strong individual performances throughout the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, only Sammy Blais is at a point per game, while Linus Karlsson is the only skater with over three goals during the 11 games. Yes, depth scoring is important, but at this stage, the Canucks need one of their stars to take over the game and lead them to victory.
The first skater who needs to have a big game is Max Sasson. The 24-year-old has been one of Abbotsford's best players all playoffs, but only has three goals and six points in 11 games. If Sasson can once again get at least three shots on net, there is a good chance he finds his way onto the scoresheet in Game 5.
Next up is Arshdeep Bains, who is still looking for his first goal of the post-season. While Bains has been active offensively with five assists, going 11 games without a goal is surprising. Ultimately, the key for Bains may be getting every puck he can on net in order to break his scoring slump.
Lastly, Victor Mancini will need to have a strong performance in this win-or-go-home Game 5. The 23-year-old has been Abbotsford's best defenceman throughout the post-season, and is already up to five points in 11 games. If Mancini can continue to have an impact at both ends of the ice, it will go a long way in helping the Canucks punch their ticket to the next round.
Ultimately, Abbotsford needs its stars to step up if it is going to win Game 5. As mentioned, the Canucks have done a great job spreading the offence around the lineup during the playoffs, but these types of moments often require big performances from top-of-the-lineup players. In the end, Abbotsford has created a competitive roster that, with stellar performances from its best players, could be on its way to face the Texas Stars in the Western Conference Final.
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