Big third period lifts Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 victory over Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) is stopped by Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Saturday, May 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson May 15, 2021 - 4:52 PM
EDMONTON - Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko added to an already deep collection of highlight reel-worthy saves on Saturday.
The 25-year-old netminder stopped 31 shots, including a breakaway chance by Connor McDavid, as Vancouver downed the Edmonton Oilers 4-1. It was Demko s 15th win of the season.
There s really no limit on Demko s potential, said Canucks coach Travis Green.
EDMONTON — Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko added to an already deep collection of highlight reel-worthy saves on Saturday. The 25-year-old netminder stopped 31 shots, including a breakaway . . .
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Canucks 4, Oilers 1
Edmonton Oilers controlled Saturday afternoon’s game for extended stretches, peppering the Vancouver net with a variety of high end scoring chances. But they were unable to solve a red-hot Thatcher Demko, as the Canucks’ goaltender delivered a number of spectacular saves. Demko stopped everything he could see and more than one that he couldn’t as the Oilers delivered quality shots including about four breakaways.
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