The Canucks have been hit with misfortune. Thatcher Demko sustained an injury in Game 1 of the series against the Predators, leading to Casey DeSmith taking over in goal. However, in Game 3 of the same series, it was DeSmith who got injured, resulting in Arturs Silovs stepping in as the goaltender for Vancouver ever since. Despite DeSmith only missing Game 4 of the series against the Predators, Silovs’ impressive performance in that game has earned him the trust of coach Rick Tocchet.
The looming issue in Vancouver is significant. Thatcher Demko’s health is rapidly improving, as evidenced by his recent participation in facing shots during practice. When he’s deemed ready to play again, coach Tocchet will face a tough decision. Should he continue to trust Arturs Silovs, who has performed admirably and contributed to the team’s current position, or should he reinstate Demko, an undeniably top-tier goaltender in the National League, potentially as early as Game 6? The question remains: who to trust in goal?
David Rittich has secured a new contract with the Los Angeles Kings.
Whoa!
Well done.