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Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) and Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard (2) battle for the puck during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

THE MOJ: Canucks passengers need to start driving the bus after Game 4

Coach Tocchet calls out ‘5 or 6 guys’ for not putting in the works as Edmonton evens series

B.C. Lions defensive backs get put through the paces during training camp in Kamloops, B.C. The Lions open the season in Toronto on June 9. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo

THE MOJ: Lions assembling the pieces for what might be a big year

Hosting the Grey Cup, home game in Victoria among reasons this could be a season to remember

Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs (31) makes the save on Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) during second period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton, Sunday, May 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

THE MOJ: Goaltending a difference as Canucks continue to win the tight ones

Game 1 more proof Canucks can win any game no matter what the circumstances

Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs (31) makes the save on Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) during second period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton, Sunday, May 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller celebraters his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Now do you believe? Canucks do after stirring comeback

Game 1 more proof Canucks can win any game no matter what the circumstances

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller celebraters his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid, left, and Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Don’t look now, but the signs are in place for a Canuck run

Improbable goalies and improbable comebacks give reason to think the cards may fall Vancouver’s way

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid, left, and Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Wrexham’s Tom O’Connor celebrates scoring against Sheffield United during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, Wales, Sunday Jan. 29, 2023. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

JURE: Wrexham versus Whitecaps friendly fun, but it’s not worth these prices

Standard of soccer does not warrant the ticket prices being charged for Vancouver tilt

Wrexham’s Tom O’Connor celebrates scoring against Sheffield United during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, Wales, Sunday Jan. 29, 2023. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)
Nashville Predators players celebrate with goalie Juuse Saros (74) as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Lindholm (23) and Brock Boeser (6) skate off the ice after Nashville defeated Vancouver 2-1 during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Canucks have to walk fine line between patience and desperation

Winning 3rd game in Nashville will be tough, but Vancouver has 2 shots at getting this right

Nashville Predators players celebrate with goalie Juuse Saros (74) as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Lindholm (23) and Brock Boeser (6) skate off the ice after Nashville defeated Vancouver 2-1 during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
BC Cancer- Victoria hosted an open house on Oct. 5, 2019. (Evan Taylor/News Staff)

OPINION: B.C. Black Press editor starts his personal cancer ‘journey’

Many cancer survivors describe their experiences as a “journey.” I am embarking…

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BC Cancer- Victoria hosted an open house on Oct. 5, 2019. (Evan Taylor/News Staff)
Construction of the Dewdney Trail near Rossland c. 1865
Construction of the Dewdney Trail near Rossland c. 1865
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

THE MOJ: Canucks depart Nashville with pirate treasure, vow to be better

Boeser’s last-minute heroics give Vancouver an unlikely victory

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ Sam Lafferty during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Canucks to shoot and shoot some more, as they head into Nashville

Vancouver knows they played well enough to win and are capable of playing better

Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ Sam Lafferty during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Coal was the best dog I ever knew. He passed away months shy of his 13th birthday in mid-February. Photo by Brendan Kyle Jure/Campbell River Mirror.

JURE: Saying goodbye to my dog is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do

After nearly 13 years of friendship, I was not prepared for it to end

Coal was the best dog I ever knew. He passed away months shy of his 13th birthday in mid-February. Photo by Brendan Kyle Jure/Campbell River Mirror.
UBC offensive linemen Giovanni Manu (left) and Theo Benedet (right) are both up for the NFL Draft which takes place this weekend. The pair is shown here during Hardy Cup Finals action in Vancouver, Nov. 11, 2024. (Rich Lam/UBC Athletics Photo)

THE MOJ: B.C. linemen drawing eyes south of border ahead of NFL draft

UBC’s Giovanni Manu and Theo Benedet are massive human beings attracting attention

UBC offensive linemen Giovanni Manu (left) and Theo Benedet (right) are both up for the NFL Draft which takes place this weekend. The pair is shown here during Hardy Cup Finals action in Vancouver, Nov. 11, 2024. (Rich Lam/UBC Athletics Photo)
Canucks defenceman Ian Cole the most playoff experience of any Canuck and will be relied upon this post-season. NHL.com photo

THE MOJ: Hardened by years of playoff battle, Cole setting Canuck tone

Veteran defenceman has seen it all and it helps him keep his team on an even keel

Canucks defenceman Ian Cole the most playoff experience of any Canuck and will be relied upon this post-season. NHL.com photo
Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, left to right, Teddy Blueger, Tyler Myers, J.T. Miller and Carson Soucy celebrate Joshua’s second goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Canucks stick with the plan and it pays off with Game 1 victory

Team refused to waver and press after falling behind and it paid off

Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, left to right, Teddy Blueger, Tyler Myers, J.T. Miller and Carson Soucy celebrate Joshua’s second goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the goal against the Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 5-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

THE MOJ: Will — and special teams — crucial as Canucks return to the playoffs

First-round foes Nashville might not be as talented as Vancouver but they are determined

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the goal against the Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 5-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
“You have the whole team come in and buy in getting the summer over a month earlier than normal. You put the work in and really come together. It’s certainly part of the process. We played a lot of good hockey this year and we should be proud,” J.T. Miller on the Canucks 50-win season. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Canucks climbed the mountain this year by earning the day

Vancouver’s Pacific Division title and 3rd 50-win season were not what fans expected a year ago

“You have the whole team come in and buy in getting the summer over a month earlier than normal. You put the work in and really come together. It’s certainly part of the process. We played a lot of good hockey this year and we should be proud,” J.T. Miller on the Canucks 50-win season. Vancouver Canucks photo
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Goaltender Thatcher Demko speaks to the media after Thursday’s practice at Rogers Arena. Demko was slated to make his return against Calgary on Tuesday at Rogers Arena but that might be accelerated given what’s at stake Saturday in Edmonton. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Are the cards lining up for a Canucks/Oilers showdown for first?

If the Oilers win tonight, Saturday’s matchup could become very interesting

Goaltender Thatcher Demko speaks to the media after Thursday’s practice at Rogers Arena. Demko was slated to make his return against Calgary on Tuesday at Rogers Arena but that might be accelerated given what’s at stake Saturday in Edmonton. Vancouver Canucks photo