Abbotsford Canucks Take Game 2 In A Thrilling 1–0 Win Against The Texas Stars
Abbotsford Canucks Take Game 2 In A Thrilling 1–0 Win Against The Texas Stars
It was a battle of the goaltenders at the Abbotsford Centre tonight, as the Abbotsford Canucks won 1–0 against the Texas Stars in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Western Conference Final. Akito Hirose scored the lone goal of the game to grab his first of the playoffs. Artūrs Šilovs had yet another phenomenal night in net for the AHL Canucks, stopping all 26 of Texas' shots on goal. This marks his fifth shutout of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, making him one away from tying a league record.
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