Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, out since fracturing the tibia and fibula in his left leg Feb. 7, made a stunning return to the lineup as his club looked to avoid elimination in Game 4 of its series against the Florida Panthers Saturday.
McCarron told reporters: “Obviously not trying to hit the goalie but that’s what ended up happening.”
Casey DeSmith was outstanding in punching pucks away from danger and his Canucks teammates did a great job hitting the net for their goals.
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The Edmonton Oilers rode the momentum of three first-period goals to a 6-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round NHL playoffs series.
The Colorado Avalanche scored three goals in a span of six minutes early in the third period of a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night at Denver’s Ball Arena.
J.T. Miller had a goal and assist as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Nashville Predators 2-1 to re-take the lead in their first-round playoff series.
A game after he had some tough moments stepping in for Thatcher Demko, Casey DeSmith never looked flustered in the Canucks’ crease.
The new No. 1 goalie is so adept at the game that he’s got an endorsement with Prodigy Discs, which released a limited-edition Canucks disc.
The Canucks had the seventh-best road record during the regular season (27-14-4) and relish everything about the challenge. Read more.