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Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko puts his mask back on after it was struck by a puck during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators in Vancouver on Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Expecting NHL injury honesty is going to leave a sore spot

With player injury transparency in the Stanley Cup playoffs, mum’s still the word

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko puts his mask back on after it was struck by a puck during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators in Vancouver on Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) and Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) battle for the puck during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for April 30

Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets facing elimination tonight

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) and Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) battle for the puck during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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)

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for Monday, April 29

Hate for the Great 8 after sweep while lip readers having a field day in Toronto

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)
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 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)
Legendary broadcaster Bob Cole poses before calling his last NHL hockey game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Saturday, April 6, 2019. Broadcaster Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Hockey fans and more pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Bob Cole

Iconic voice died Wednesday in St. John’s, N.L., surrounded by his family

Legendary broadcaster Bob Cole poses before calling his last NHL hockey game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Saturday, April 6, 2019. Broadcaster Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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 goalie Juuse Saros, left, stops Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Lindholm during the first 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

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for April 26

Game 3 crossroads for series in Nashville, Los Angeles and Colorado

Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros, left, stops Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Lindholm during the first 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
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) works around Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Austin Watson (51) and left wing Conor Sheary (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for April 25

Multiple teams look to avoid falling 3 behind as Leaf fans cross fingers for Nylander return

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) works around Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Austin Watson (51) and left wing Conor Sheary (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba (24) during the second period of Game 2 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

A day after ‘The Save’ Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky’s NHL playoff heroics

Desperation lunge has everyone talking and the Lightning 2 games behind

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba (24) during the second period of Game 2 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Los Angeles Kings’ Jordan Spence (21) tries to stop Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid during second period of Game 1 first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Edmonton, Monday, April 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Flipping the script and what else you need to know about the NHL playoffs

Our daily look at the state of Stanley Cup chance

Los Angeles Kings’ Jordan Spence (21) tries to stop Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid during second period of Game 1 first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Edmonton, Monday, April 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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
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
NHL Hall of famer Lanny McDonald is pictured near the Stanley Cup following a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday June 27, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Five things to know about the early days of the NHL playoffs

Here’s some stories taking shape as the opening round moves on to night 4

NHL Hall of famer Lanny McDonald is pictured near the Stanley Cup following a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday June 27, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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
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
Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) and Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Tuesday November 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Strong Canadian showing in NHL playoffs is good news for fans

Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Toronto all in, the largest number of Canadian teams since 2017

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) and Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Tuesday November 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko, left, and Nashville Predators’ Gustav Nyquist watch the puck during NHL action in Vancouver, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. On Sunday, the Canucks will host their first home playoff game since 2015 when they kick off a first-round matchup against the Predators. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks face off against Nashville in first playoff series since 2020

Expectations have grown immensely for Vancouver over the past 12 months

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko, left, and Nashville Predators’ Gustav Nyquist watch the puck during NHL action in Vancouver, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. On Sunday, the Canucks will host their first home playoff game since 2015 when they kick off a first-round matchup against the Predators. 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)