Two games after Casey DeSmith was dropped into the buckling pressure of the Stanley Cup Playoffs due to Thatcher Demko’s second knee injury in six weeks, the 32-year-old career backup won his first NHL playoff game Friday as the Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 despite being outshot 30-12.

Through the first two playoff games in Vancouver since 2015, Elias Pettersson knows he hasn't been his best. But the forward isn't dwelling on it — instead, he's focused on getting back to playing his game.

Finally back in the real Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2015, the buzz from the Game 1 victory over the Nashville Predators was abruptly unplugged Tuesday with news starting goalie Thatcher Demko is injured. Iain MacIntyre tells us what to expect next.

Vancouver’s third line was the most impactful one in Game 1, and it has the potential to be a massive influence on this first-round series.

The irony in the evolution of J.T. Miller is that his best years in the NHL have been spent until now without the playoff hockey required to test and validate the better version of himself. The Canucks forward will get that chance starting Sunday against the Predators.

Five-foot-nine Conor Garland has a knack for infuriating opponents with his relentless style of play. In his first true playoff contest, it's this unyielding nature that will make him a difference-maker — and a popular target.