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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
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet watches the opening day of the NHL hockey team’s training camp, in Victoria, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Coach of the year finalist Tocchet’s personality paying off with Canucks

Playoff rival Brunette, Winnipeg’s Bowness also named finalists for NHL’s Jack Adams Award

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet watches the opening day of the NHL hockey team’s training camp, in Victoria, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Hughes, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the three finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best defenceman, the league announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canuck captain Quinn Hughes a finalist for NHL best defenceman honour

Hughes joins goalie Thatcher Demko as the 2nd recent Canuck nominee for a major league honour

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Hughes, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the three finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best defenceman, the league announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal against the Nashville Predators during the second 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

Canucks being cagey about who will man the cage for tonight’s game 5

Tocchet says it will be a “game-time decision” based on health and their recent performance

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal against the Nashville Predators during the second 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 Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal against the Nashville Predators during the second 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

Who’s in net? Canucks ponder crease question as focus turns to game 5

Health will the first priority as Tocchet considers his options

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal against the Nashville Predators during the second 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 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

Canuck Demko a finalist for the NHL’s best goaltender award

Vancouver keeper up against Hellebuyck, Bobrovsky for Vezina trophy honour

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
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
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
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet stands on the bench behind Elias Pettersson, front from left to right, Elias Lindholm, Arshdeep Bains and Ilya Mikheyev during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Tocchet says bring on the boos as Canucks skate into hostile Nashville

Atmosphere inside Bridgestone Arena is expected to be rowdy for Game 3, Friday

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet stands on the bench behind Elias Pettersson, front from left to right, Elias Lindholm, Arshdeep Bains and Ilya Mikheyev during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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
Rick Tocchet has long believed Dakota Joshua had something special to offer the Vancouver Canucks. Joshua, right, jumps in front of Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros, left, as the puck sails wide of the net during first period in Game 1 NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff action, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Bring on the pain’: Joshua’s growing game adding to Canuck playoff clout

Forward’s mix of skill and snarl makes him an emerging asset for an emerging team

Rick Tocchet has long believed Dakota Joshua had something special to offer the Vancouver Canucks. Joshua, right, jumps in front of Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros, left, as the puck sails wide of the net during first period in Game 1 NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff action, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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)
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)
Vancouver Canucks’ Vasily Podkolzin (92) breaks Winnipeg Jets’ Dylan DeMelo’s (2) stick as they vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL game, in Vancouver, Saturday, March 9, 2024.The Canucks have signed former first-round draft pick Podkolzin to a two-year extension.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Vancouver Canucks extend Vasily Podkolzin for 2 more years

Russian former 1st-round pick was added to the big club this spring

Vancouver Canucks’ Vasily Podkolzin (92) breaks Winnipeg Jets’ Dylan DeMelo’s (2) stick as they vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL game, in Vancouver, Saturday, March 9, 2024.The Canucks have signed former first-round draft pick Podkolzin to a two-year extension.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
“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
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
Vancouver’s Dakota Joshua arrives at Rogers Arena wearing a t-shirt comemarting Conor Garland’s 400th NHL game. Garland would score twice in the Canucks 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Teacher’s pet Garland comes through as big as the shirts promised

Diminutive coach favourite scores 2 in milestone game to pace Canucks to big win over Vegas

Vancouver’s Dakota Joshua arrives at Rogers Arena wearing a t-shirt comemarting Conor Garland’s 400th NHL game. Garland would score twice in the Canucks 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo