The Vancouver Canucks have already taken a massive hit in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing star goaltender Thatcher Demko after the first game to injury. The injury left the Canucks with Casey DeSmith as the new number one, and after a shaky start in his first game, he but on a performance in game 3, stopping 29 of 30 shots in a close 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators to take a 2-1 series lead. It didn't come without some tense moments, though.
The last thing Vancouver needs is to be left with a goaltender who has no playoff experience whatsoever, and very little in the NHL in general. Luckily, DeSmith got right back up after the play and finished out the game. Game 4 takes place in Nashville Sunday evening.