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Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
2026 Winter Olympics: Arturs Silovs, Teddy Blueger named to Latvia's preliminary roster
Article content Silovs made 51 saves Friday in a 4-3 double-overtime victory in Charlotte in the series opener. On Sunday, he kept the Canucks in striking distance with 39 saves in a 3-2 overtime setback. He leads all playoff goalies in wins (13), shutouts (5), and is tops among those with at least 10 playoffs games in saves percentage (. 930) and is second in goals-against average (1.99). All this hasn't gone unnoticed. On Monday, Silovs and Vancouver Canucks centre Teddy Blueger were two of six players named to Latvia's preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Silovs, 24, is no stranger to the big stage and the spotlight. He backstopped his native country to world championship bronze on home soil in 2023. He posted a 7-2-0 record, 2.20 GAA., and .921 save percentage to earn MVP honours. It's the kind of confidence you can't manufacture. It even includes a little swagger. 'There was always a thought we could win against Canada in the semifinals,' he told Postmedia. 'We could have played in the final, and who knows, maybe win? It was great, but I always have that thing where I think I could have played a little bit better. A goal or situation you could have handled better.' Silovs took that confidence into the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs and his 1-0 shutout of the Nashville Predators propelled the Canucks into the second round against the Edmonton Oilers. Silovs then made 43 saves in a 4-3 win at Edmonton in Game 3.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canucks Blueger & Šilovs Named To Latvia's 2026 Winter Olympic Games Preliminary Roster
Teddy Blueger and Artūrs Šilovs are headed to the Olympics. The two Vancouver Canucks players were among the first six named to Latvia's preliminary roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. As for the other four named, they were Elvis Merzļikins, Uvis Balinskis, Zemgus Girgensons and former Canucks draft pick, Rodrigo Ābols. Blueger, or better known as Teodors Blugers in Latvia, has a long history of representing his country. The 30-year-old has played 19 career games at the World Championship and was named captain of Latvia's 2022 Winter Olympics qualifying team. At the NHL level, Blueger is coming off his second-straight 20+ point campaign with Vancouver, recording 26 points in 82 games. Advertisement As for Šilovs, he already has a memorable international moment, as he led Latvia to a Bronze Medal at the 2023 World Championship. During that tournament, he posted a save percentage of .921 in 10 games and was named World Championship Most Valuable Player. Šilovs is currently in the Calder Cup Finals with the Abbotsford Canucks, and has gone 13-6, while posting a save percentage of .930 in 20 games. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site: Benning Scores The Overtime Winner As The Canucks Fall 3-2 To The Checkers In Game 2 Of The Calder Cup Finals Abbotsford Canucks Sell Out Games 3, 4 & 5 Of The 2025 Calder Cup Finals Advertisement Former Canucks Center Returns To The NHL After Three Seasons Away Latvia will be part of a tough Group C at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will feature the United States, Germany, and Denmark. Each team will play the members of its group, with the top teams as well as one second-place team receiving a bye to the quarter-finals. The remaining eight teams will be re-seeded and play a qualification round, with the four winners advancing to the quarter-finals. Mar 9, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger (53) during a stop in play against the Dallas Stars in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vancouver Canucks 2025 Playoff Odds Drop Below 10% After Loss To The Winnipeg Jets
Mar 30, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets left wing Alex Iafallo (9) and Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (53) watch the puck go wide of Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images The Vancouver Canucks quest for a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs got a little harder thanks to their regulation loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Vancouver fell 3-1, finishing their six-game road trip with a 2-2-2 record. The loss had a massive impact on the Canucks playoff odds, as Vancouver finally dipped below a 10% chances of qualifying for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Advertisement Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site: With Playoff Chances Crashing, Canucks End Road Trip With A 3–1 Loss To Winnipeg Canucks Prospects Tom Willander & Aiden Celebrini Advance To The 2025 NCAA Frozen Four Canucks Assign Artūrs Šilovs To The Abbotsford Canucks Ahead Of Big Game Against The Winnipeg Jets According to Vancouver's odds to secure a playoff spot have dropped to 9.7%. The Canucks are projected to finish with around 90 points, which would be five points below the playoff bar. As of 3:55 pm PT on Sunday, the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild are projected to secure Wild Card spots, while the Pacific Division will be made up of the Vegas Golden Knights, L.A. Kings and Edmonton Oilers. Advertisement While the regulation loss to Winnipeg did not eliminate the Canucks, it means Vancouver will need to go on a long run to end the season. The Canucks have eight games remaining, and may need to win at least seven to qualify for the playoffs. This is in large part due to the recent play of the Blues, who have won nine straight and currently have a six-point advantage over Vancouver. The Canucks return home from their road trip on Wednesday to face the Seattle Kraken. Seattle has already been eliminated from playoff contention and will be looking to put another massive dent in Vancouver's 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs hopes. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm PT from Rogers Arena. Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
