Vancouver Canucks Set for Second Round of 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Canucks Advance After First-Round Victory
The Vancouver Canucks have advanced to the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round. The Canucks won the series 4-2, with the series-clinching win coming in overtime in Game 6. Elias Pettersson led the Canucks in scoring during the series, with 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists). Thatcher Demko was solid in goal for the Canucks, posting a 2.50 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage.
Canucks to Face Colorado Avalanche in Second Round
The Canucks will now face the Colorado Avalanche in the second round. The Avalanche are the defending Stanley Cup champions and are considered one of the favorites to win the Cup again this year. The Avalanche finished the regular season with the best record in the NHL and have a lot of firepower, led by Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar. The Canucks will need to play their best hockey to have a chance to upset the Avalanche.
Second Round Schedule
The Canucks and Avalanche will begin their second-round series on Tuesday, May 7th, in Vancouver. Game 2 will be played in Vancouver on Thursday, May 9th. The series will then shift to Denver for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday, May 11th, and Monday, May 13th, respectively. If necessary, Game 5 will be played in Vancouver on Wednesday, May 15th, Game 6 will be played in Denver on Friday, May 17th, and Game 7 will be played in Vancouver on Sunday, May 19th.
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