Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 - Canucks vs. Oilers

Arturs Silovs to start in net for Canucks in Game 2 vs. Oilers

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetMay 10, 2024 - 2:46pm

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) defends the goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

The Vancouver Canucks are sticking with goaltender Arturs Silovs for Game 2 Friday night against the Edmonton Oilers.

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed S i l o v s w i l l s t a r t following the morning skate.

Silovs allowed four goals on 18 shots during Game 1 Wednesday as the Canucks rallied from a three-goal deficit to win 5-4.

The 23-year-old from Riga, Latvia, holds a 3-1 record, 2.28 goals-against average and .908 in four games during the playoffs with all-star goaltender and Vezina finalist Thomas Demko out due to an undisclosed injury.

Watch the Canucks host the Oilers in Game 2 live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

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