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Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) skates with the puck while being watched by Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) 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/Ethan Cairns

‘Day-to-day’ the official word as Oiler star Draisaitl misses practice

Decision to be made tomorrow if Edmonton star centre will play against the Canucks

Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) skates with the puck while being watched by Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) 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/Ethan Cairns
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
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe leaves after speaking to the media in Toronto on Monday May 6, 2024, after his team’s season ending loss to Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs have fired Keefe.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Keefe out as coach after latest Maple Leaf early playoff exit

Bench boss had a 212-97-40 record over parts of 5 campaigns in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe leaves after speaking to the media in Toronto on Monday May 6, 2024, after his team’s season ending loss to Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs have fired Keefe.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland, left, celebrates his goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Darnell Nurse reacts 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

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 9

Rangers carry flawless playoff record into Carolina clash

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland, left, celebrates his goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Darnell Nurse reacts 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
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland celebrates 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

Garland nets winner as Canucks roar back, stun Oilers with 5-4 Game 1 win

Best-of-7 NHL second-round playoff series resumes Friday in Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland celebrates 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
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas receiving a jersey from Vancouver FC representatives after a press conference on May 8. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Canadian Premier League’s inaugural ‘On Tour’ series to kick off in Kelowna

The Vancouver FC will face off against the Calgary Cavalry on June 16

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas receiving a jersey from Vancouver FC representatives after a press conference on May 8. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid, back left, checks Vancouver Canucks' J.T. Miller during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Bring it on’: Canucks coach Tocchet ready to silence the doubters

Edmonton, Vancouver set to do battle in Round 2 of NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid, back left, checks Vancouver Canucks' J.T. Miller during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs skates onto the ice before practice in Vancouver, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Silovs will start in net for the Canucks as Vancouver kicks off a second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers tonight. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Rookie Silovs to get the call between the pipes for Vancouver in Game 1

Latvian went 2-1-0 with a shutout as Canucks eliminated the Predators in the first round

Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs skates onto the ice before practice in Vancouver, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Silovs will start in net for the Canucks as Vancouver kicks off a second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers tonight. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Allan Enyou was signed to the Vancouver Football Club. Announcement was made Tuesday, May 7, just ahead of the team’s Mother’s Day game on May 12 at Willoughby Stadium in Langley. (Beau Chevalier,Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Global defender joins Lower Mainland’s pro soccer ranks

Ugandan defenceman Allan Enyou comes to Vancouver FC via Spain to play for one year

Allan Enyou was signed to the Vancouver Football Club. Announcement was made Tuesday, May 7, just ahead of the team’s Mother’s Day game on May 12 at Willoughby Stadium in Langley. (Beau Chevalier,Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Pacific FC and VfL Bochum of Germany’s Bundesliga have entered a new partnership with an aim to develop both teams’ players and programs. (Courtesy of Pacific FC)

Victoria’s Pacific FC strikes partnership with team from Germany’s Bundesliga

Teams will collaborate on player and organizational development

Pacific FC and VfL Bochum of Germany’s Bundesliga have entered a new partnership with an aim to develop both teams’ players and programs. (Courtesy of Pacific FC)
Vancouver Canucks fans watch a car burn during a riot following game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in downtown Vancouver, on June 15, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Howe

Canuck fans to get public viewing parties — but far from Vancouver’s downtown

Memories of the riots of 2011 and 1994 too close for organizers to risk repeat

Vancouver Canucks fans watch a car burn during a riot following game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in downtown Vancouver, on June 15, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Howe
FILE - Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini looks to pass the puck against Rochester during an NCAA men’s college hockey tournament regional game March 28, 2024, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The San Jose Sharks, who won the NHL draft lottery, are projected to select Celebrini, who is considered this year’s top prospect, and ranked first among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens, File)

Lottery-winning Sharks commit to B.C.’s Celebrini as NHL’s top pick

Cellar-dwelling San Jose already envisioning where the North Vancouver native fits in

FILE - Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini looks to pass the puck against Rochester during an NCAA men’s college hockey tournament regional game March 28, 2024, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The San Jose Sharks, who won the NHL draft lottery, are projected to select Celebrini, who is considered this year’s top prospect, and ranked first among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens, File)
Kelowna’s Abby Cook and PWHL Boston begin the playoffs on Thursday, May 9 against Montreal. (Kelly Hagenson/PWHL)

‘In the right headspace’: Kelowna’s Abby Cook and Boston ready for PWHL playoffs

Cook and her teammates take on Montreal in the first round, starting on Thursday

Kelowna’s Abby Cook and PWHL Boston begin the playoffs on Thursday, May 9 against Montreal. (Kelly Hagenson/PWHL)
Vancouver Canucks chase Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Vancouver Canucks are set to host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of their second-round series on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 8

All-Canadian clash highlights the menu tonight

Vancouver Canucks chase Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Vancouver Canucks are set to host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of their second-round series on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
The new sign outside Penticton’s Boston Pizza, after the restaurant displayed a “Let’s Go Oilers” sign as early as last week. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

‘Let’s Go Oilers’: Controversy erupts over sign at Penticton’s Boston Pizza

B.C. restaurant has since removed pro-Edmonton sign

The new sign outside Penticton’s Boston Pizza, after the restaurant displayed a “Let’s Go Oilers” sign as early as last week. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Giants netminder Brett Mirwald has been awarded the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as the WHL goaltender of the year. (Rob Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants goalie best in Western Canada

Brett Mirwald wins Del Wilson Memorial Trophy

Giants netminder Brett Mirwald has been awarded the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as the WHL goaltender of the year. (Rob Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
San Jose Sharks defenceman Calen Addison (33) checks Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (76) as goalie Devin Cooley (1) follows the play during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Sharks to pick first overall in the NHL draft after winning lottery

San Jose gets the numbr one pick for 1st time in team history

San Jose Sharks defenceman Calen Addison (33) checks Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (76) as goalie Devin Cooley (1) follows the play during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A Vancouver Canucks flag was raised at the B.C. Legislative on Tuesday, May 7. (Jake Romphf/Vic News)

Vancouver Canucks flag raised at B.C. Legislative ahead of second round series

Premier David Eby and many MLAs were in attendance

A Vancouver Canucks flag was raised at the B.C. Legislative on Tuesday, May 7. (Jake Romphf/Vic News)
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly passes the ball against the Montreal Alouettes during first half CFL Eastern Conference final football action in Toronto on Saturday, Nov.11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

CFL suspends Argos QB minimum of 9 games under gender-based violence policy

Chad Kelly is facing a civil suit filed by the club’s former strength-and-conditioning coach

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly passes the ball against the Montreal Alouettes during first half CFL Eastern Conference final football action in Toronto on Saturday, Nov.11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The Ottawa Senators have named Travis Green as head coach and signed him to a four-year contract. Green, then-New Jersey Devils interim coach, watches players during a huddle in the third period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Newark, N.J., Thursday, March 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II

Former Canuck bench boss Travis Green named Ottawa Senators head coach

Castlegar native signs 4-year deal after interim stint in New Jersey

The Ottawa Senators have named Travis Green as head coach and signed him to a four-year contract. Green, then-New Jersey Devils interim coach, watches players during a huddle in the third period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Newark, N.J., Thursday, March 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II