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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
Vancouver Canucks players celebrate the team’s 1-0 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won the series four games to two and are set to face off against the Edmonton Oilers beginning on Wednesday, May 6, 2024. Vancouver has said it is exploring the possibility of public viewing options for the round. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Vancouver ‘exploring’ public viewing options for upcoming Canucks games

City hasn’t allowed public viewing parties since 2011 Stanley Cup rioters caused $3.78M in damage

Vancouver Canucks players celebrate the team’s 1-0 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won the series four games to two and are set to face off against the Edmonton Oilers beginning on Wednesday, May 6, 2024. Vancouver has said it is exploring the possibility of public viewing options for the round. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, April 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Oilers, Canucks start NHL playoff series Wednesday in Vancouver

Second-round clash features only 2 remaining Canadian teams in Stanley Cup hunt

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, April 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Arturs Silovs has rocketed up the Vancouver Canucks’ depth chart this post-season, going from third-string goalie to starter in pivotal elimination games. 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, in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, May 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV

‘You just have to be always ready’: Canucks’ Silovs embracing playoff time

Usually a 3rd-string goalie, Silovs backstopped the Vancouver team to 2 wins in recent weeks

Arturs Silovs has rocketed up the Vancouver Canucks’ depth chart this post-season, going from third-string goalie to starter in pivotal elimination games. 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, in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, May 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators center Mark Jankowski, left, during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Canucks eliminate Predators in 6 to set up second-round date with Oilers

Suter scores lone goal, Silovs posts shutout in 1-0 Vancouver win

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators center Mark Jankowski, left, during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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

Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier scored and…

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
Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander (21) checks Nashville Predators’ Alexandre Carrier (45) during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Predators claw out 2-1 win over Canucks in Game 5, keep season alive

Game 6 in best-of-seven NHL playoff series goes Friday in Nashville

Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander (21) checks Nashville Predators’ Alexandre Carrier (45) during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 2-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Canucks making history with 3-headed goalie monster

Only the 2nd time an NHL team has ever had 3 goalies win games in the same series

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 2-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) is congratulated by teammates after his goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV

Lindholm nets OT winner as Canucks rally for 4-3 Game 4 win over Nashville

Boeser scores three, goalie Silovs earns first playoff win for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) is congratulated by teammates after his goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) warms up before the start of Game 3 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators, in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV

Rookie goalie Arturs Silovs takes over Canucks net for Game 4: reports

Silovs the 3rd goalie to play for the Canucks in the best-of-seven series

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) warms up before the start of Game 3 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators, in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV
Vancouver Canucks centre J.T. Miller (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

DeSmith makes 30 saves as Canucks beat Preds 2-1 to regain playoff series lead

Backup goalie stands tall as Vancouver takes back home-ice advantage

Vancouver Canucks centre J.T. Miller (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, front, crashes into Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros 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

Predators, Canucks square off with series tied 1-1

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (47-30-5,…

Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, front, crashes into Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros 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
Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, front left, collides with Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Phillip Di Giuseppe (34) and Teddy Blueger (53) defend during the second 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

Predators level first-round playoff series with 4-1 victory over Canucks

Series shifts to Nashville for Game 3 on Friday

Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, front left, collides with Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Phillip Di Giuseppe (34) and Teddy Blueger (53) defend during the second 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
Hullo ferries is expecting loud and energetic hockey fans on their sailings to and from Vancouver Canucks home playoff games this spring. (Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck)

Hullo ferrying energetic Island fans to, from Vancouver Canucks playoff games

Foot-passenger ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver schedules special-event sailings on game nights

Hullo ferries is expecting loud and energetic hockey fans on their sailings to and from Vancouver Canucks home playoff games this spring. (Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck)
Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, front left, collides with Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Phillip Di Giuseppe (34) and Teddy Blueger (53) defend during the second 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

Canucks star goalie Thatcher Demko unavailable for Game 2: Coach

Rick Tocchet says Demko is ‘day-to-day’ and will be evaluated later Tuesday

Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, front left, collides with Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Phillip Di Giuseppe (34) and Teddy Blueger (53) defend during the second 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
Vancouver Canucks' Teddy Blueger, Dakota Joshua, J.T. Miller, Carson Soucy and Tyler Myers 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

Dakota Joshua scores 2 goals to help lift Canucks past Predators 4-2 in Game 1 of playoff series

Dakota Joshua scored twice and had an assist and the Vancouver Canucks…

Vancouver Canucks' Teddy Blueger, Dakota Joshua, J.T. Miller, Carson Soucy and Tyler Myers 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
Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, back centre, is mobbed by his teammates after scoring his first goal as Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon (3) skates to the bench 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

Joshua nets 2 as Canucks roar back for 4-2 win over Nashville in playoff opener

Game 2 in best-of-seven NHL series goes Tuesday night in Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, back centre, is mobbed by his teammates after scoring his first goal as Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon (3) skates to the bench 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
Abbotsford performers DJ Heer and A.S.M. have dropped a new single to support the Vancouver Canucks on the team’s upcoming playoff journey. (Facebook photo)

Abbotsford performers release Vancouver Canucks inspired music video ahead of playoffs

Game Night features the work of Abbotsford’s DJ Heer and rapper A.S.M.

Abbotsford performers DJ Heer and A.S.M. have dropped a new single to support the Vancouver Canucks on the team’s upcoming playoff journey. (Facebook photo)
Winnipeg Jets’ Gabriel Vilardi (13) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Jets take down Canucks 4-2 as both teams wrap up NHL regular season

Vancouver hosts Nashville Sunday in opening round of playoffs

Winnipeg Jets’ Gabriel Vilardi (13) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops Calgary Flames’ Martin Pospisil, front left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks claim Pacific Division title after 4-1 win over Calgary Flames

Thatcher Demko makes 39 saves in return to Vancouver goal

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops Calgary Flames’ Martin Pospisil, front left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck