Öhgren Promoted as Canucks Face Off Against Maple Leafs
The Vancouver Canucks will continue their Eastern road trip on Saturday facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Currently, Vancouver holds a record of 0-2-0 on this trip. The team has secured only one victory in its last eight games.
Liam Öhgren Promoted for Canucks’ Matchup
In an effort to shake up their roster, the Canucks will introduce new forward lines for this game. Liam Öhgren is expected to play alongside Max Sasson and Brock Boeser. In another lineup change, Evander Kane will shift to the fourth line, joining Aatu Räty and Nils Höglander.
Defensive Pairings and Goaltending
Defensively, the Canucks will also see adjustments. Marcus Pettersson will team up with Filip Hronek. Zeev Buium is set to skate alongside Tyler Myers, while Elias Pettersson and Tom Willander form the third defensive pairing. In goal, Thatcher Demko will make his 20th start of the season, currently sporting a record of 8-9-1.
Demko’s Performance Against the Maple Leafs
Thatcher Demko has faced the Toronto Maple Leafs 11 times in his career, achieving a 6-4-0 record. His career save percentage against the team is .910.
Projected Lineup
- DeBrusk – Pettersson – Karlsson
- Öhgren – Sasson – Boeser
- O’Connor – Kämpf – Sherwood
- Kane – Räty – Höglander
Defensive Pairings
- Marcus Pettersson – Filip Hronek
- Zeev Buium – Tyler Myers
- Elias Pettersson – Tom Willander
Game Information
The match will take place at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 4:00 PM PT. Fans can watch the game on Sportsnet and listen on Sportsnet 650.
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