Can Canucks win series with Casey DeSmith in net?

With the Lightning on the verge of getting swept by the Panthers, TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins SC with Jay Onrait to discuss if he thinks the club's championship window is coming to an end, if he feels the Canucks can win the series vs. the Predators with Casey DeSmith starting, if he's concerned about Connor Hellebuyck's play through two games against the Avalanche, and more.

[@teleportrobin]

5:39 canucks talk starts...

[@revilogaming2305]

Thanks

[@canuckfish]

It seems like the title of this video can also be applied to all 4 Canadian teams based on their performances so far. Hellebuyck, Samsonov, Skinner all have save % under .900.

[@danielpatterson5189]

And now DeSmith. Hooray. 😞

[@Wolfclanxp]

Any sane hockey fan with two eyeballs and a brain can tell you that game 2’s loss was not casey’s fault

[@Nickh4929]

OK, his .800 save percentage would say otherwise

[@cowtowngangsta]

I agree, the offence shit the bed. Peterrson has been absolute ass for a while now. Missing wide open nets passing when he should shoot, giveaways.

[@BigMac785]

Canadian hockey fans are definitely not sane.

[@norrislaitinen5011]

Your the same guys usually defending Petterson.

[@hagoty8234]

@@norrislaitinen5011Casey proved you so wrong tonight

[@OvieSnips8]

The canucks goaltending isnt the issue. Its the fact that Petey, Boeser and Miller havent shown up and if they dont the series will be over sooner than later.

[@cowtowngangsta]

Millers doing fine but petterson has been actually detrimental and Boeser is non existent.

[@danielpatterson5189]

Why is anybody surprised by the Tampa/Florida series? Tampa is good but Florida is genuinely terrifying. I picked Panthers in 5 and I feel pretty smart right now.

[@pauldunn5287]

Bolts fan here, was at the very first game for the franchise.....had a little chat with my short term investment person, took "Stinkin Panthers" in 5

[@ATGAT]

Canucks going to win tomorrow.

[@golfer435]

It's a tall order to win on the road in Nashville

[@ATGAT]

​@@golfer435naaah betting odds are basically 50/50

[@grindTIME1985]

put in silovs - desmitch desucks

[@Dragonray]

Don’t jinx it

[@ATGAT]

@@grindTIME1985 well don't you look silly..

[@canucksway]

Canucks have 'all the faith in the world' in DeSmith going into Game 3 Goalie thrust into No. 1 role against Predators following Demko injury -- Casey DeSmith has fond memories of the last time he was at a playoff game at Bridgestone Arena. "I was actually here when the [Pittsburgh Penguins] won [the Stanley Cup] in Nashville and that was one of the most electric buildings I've ever been in," the Vancouver Canucks goalie said Thursday. "I'm looking forward to it being more of the same." DeSmith was an extra for the Penguins during the Stanley Cup Final in 2017. But he'll be the starter when the Canucks visit the Nashville Predators in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round on Friday. The 32-year-old will make his second straight start in place of Thatcher Demko, who is week to week after sustaining an undisclosed injury during Vancouver's 4-2 win in Game 1 on Sunday. DeSmith made 12 saves in Vancouver's 4-1 loss in Game 2 on Tuesday, his second-ever Stanley Cup Playoff game. He said getting the feel for the tempo of playoff hockey gives him a bit more confidence coming into Game 3, with the best-of-7 series tied 1-1. "A little bit more comfortability now with the one game out of the way," DeSmith said. "And looking forward to building on a hopefully better performance this time around for myself." There wasn't much DeSmith could have done on the goals he let in, especially the first one. Predators forward Filip Forsberg spun at the left point and fired a shot toward the net. Forward Anthony Beauvillier, in the left face-off circle, stretched out his stick with one hand and redirected the puck past DeSmith, who was moving the other way in anticipation of the puck going into the far corner. The goal came 1:14 into the first period, with fans at Rogers Arena already chanting "Let's go Casey." "That was obviously less than ideal," DeSmith said. "It was almost comical with the fans supporting me so much and then that goes in. Hopefully someday I can laugh about that." That positive mindset is one reason the Canucks aren't concerned with DeSmith moving into the No. 1 role at the most important time of the season. "We've got all the faith in the world in Casey," defenseman Ian Cole said. "That fluky one in the first, it's a high tip with a guy reaching out with one hand and he doesn't see the redirection. It's unfortunate, and I think as a team we could have cleaned up some of the other ones. "Those weren't on him. We can do a better job. We can help him out a lot more and we know that he's going to be really good for us tomorrow." The Canucks have seen DeSmith come up big in important spots all season. He was 12-9-6 with a 2.89 goals-against average, .896 save percentage and one shutout in 29 games (27 starts), including going 4-5-1 with a 2.94 GAA and .888 save percentage in 10 starts from March 13-April 13, when Demko was out with a knee injury. "I don't worry about Casey," coach Rick Tocchet said. "He's given us some really good starts this year. The Edmonton (Oilers) game at the end of the year (32 saves in a 3-1 victory April 13) was a big game for us. I thought he was fine last game, he's smiling today. That's why I love Casey." And if DeSmith needs any more support, he can turn to Demko, who is with the team in Nashville while he rehabilitates his injury. "He's awesome," DeSmith said. "I wish he was on the bench with me. He's been such a good goalie partner to me all year and obviously I respect him so much as a goalie. So to just have him here, he came up to me today and just checked it on me, how you doing? He's just that type of guy, that type of goalie partner who roots for me just like I rooted for him all year. I hope he gets better quick." Until he does, the Canucks have full trust in DeSmith. "We've been confident with Casey all year, anytime he's gone in," said defenseman Tyler Myers, who will play in Game 3 after missing Game 2 because of the flu. "He's a really good goalie. We know what he can do for us. I thought he played well last game. "He's been great for us and we're very confident with him back there."

[@thecrankyyankee5114]

I haven’t looked it up but I would confidently say that Tampa has played the most playoff games in the past 6 years -those extra games along with aging adds up.

[@carparthero]

as a tampa fan i agree with your assessment.

[@mastersmmaandfitness7661]

Desmith approx 2m per year / Petey 7 and 11 next year , who should contribute more ?

[@leschalmers1225]

There are normally 5 other players on the ice,if they would stay out of the penalty box and score some goals his job would be easier

[@westcoastninja72]

DeSmith can do it!

[@Nicholas-OBrien]

I think they can get by Nashville but if Demko's not ready to play Edmonton they're toast.

[@norrislaitinen5011]

5-1 nashville final ( from a canucks fan ). Demko and Pety screwed us. Always someone on this team bending the franchise over from injury to lazy play.

[@maxglide]

Of course they can.

[@desmondliao]

Can [Silovs] get it done?

[@raymondleemanpaper]

The question is, can they even win one game?

[@omfg322]

Put silovs in

[@aartidevi4499]

Mine is demko….

[@J-Dogg-wt1hp]

Nope 2014 they took out Carey Price . 1O YEARS latter they did it smarter they injured Demko late in the season to ripen him up for the kill early in the playoffs. PRICE AND DEMKO would of won the Stanley cup for their teams . But Bettman and his croonies eliminated the threat. Thus enjoy the rematch they want Vegas and Florida

[@samuelpratt642]

Demko is one of the best goalies, but he ain’t no Carey Price

[@AHoodedPsycho]

DeSmith better be stopping DePuck or hes going to be riding DeBench

[@jeffwenberg4321]

Maybe, Dedefence should clear delanes, and block Deshots for their BACKUP goalie the way Nashville is for their NUMBER 1!

[@colnando]

Boston is rotating because they CAN!

[@TheBlazersfan22]

Nope. But canucks are going to need to look to playing silovs more. We cant be over playing demko anymore. Silovs needs to be getting that time in . So he can play good amount of games next season. So we dont rely on demko. Canucks need that ullmark and swayman goaltending.

[@Joseph-T543]

How did the Canucks overplay Demko? Please elaborate.

[@louisstabile1182]

I hope we see Tampa declining soon. Can't stand that team. Canucks can definitely get out of the first round with DeSmith. Don't see them getting past either Edmonton or LA though.

[@carparthero]

jealousy is a powerful emotion lol. ⚡

[@G_Ellis606]

Answer - No

[@joshewert13]

Petey $11 million ,-3 , two terrible give aways, missed open net game 2, we lose 3-1. "Why do our goalies suck"! Canucks fan doing what Canucks fans do, can't see anything but the end score.

[@epants8507]

Demoko was not ready to come back Nucks screwed themselves big time...

[@cskvision]

TB is past their prime and their cup contending days is over

[@justice604]

Only if the Canucks top high paid players start scoring. 😂

[@ChadGreen-nn4ky]

That’s what you get for signing a lil Girl from Europe hahaha he’s useless in the playoffs lol. Canucks are losers

[@ChadGreen-nn4ky]

European players are little girls in the playoffs

[@maxglide]

@@ChadGreen-nn4kyyou only wish you had the talent of that “little girl”

[@garettnelson1]

ABSOLUTELY........NOT!

[@billytessio6326]

How is this even a question? You think Nashville can win a series playing 6 goalie turtle hockey with 12 shots a game? The real question is whether or not Nashville can win with Saros in net because they CLEARLY do not trust him to make saves.

[@golfer435]

You clearly don't watch Nashville play hockey if you think they don't trust Saros. They had a two goal lead, the game situation very much dictated the focus on defense

[@splezzayanowhat6784]

No

[@JimmyJiveJones]

We have a better chance with Silvos than Desmith

[@J-Dogg-wt1hp]

Yes they could get a better run with Silvos . That Dryden Matt Murray effect could take place .And has a better chance to screw with the Bettman plan.

[@twothumbgaming8195]

Meh doesn’t matter who’s in net

[@loumnar54]

NO

[@doesanyonehavegum327]

I hate to see any player hurt. That being said, go Preds.

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

Casey DeShits the bed

[@Nickh4929]

De wifebeater

[@mikem9536]

Maybe he can marry Amber Heard.

[@ATGAT]

Bruh, Casey is good. Gets way too much Flack.

[@RyanHumeniuk]

Canucks are done with desmith in net

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

@Chilliwackbcfun No, Im sleeping with your mum beside me.

[@steviej359]

No.

[@user-pl8ij9et9w]

No its over no fate De Smith not a fan

[@generalimlerith8356]

Islanders are so bad lol

[@coryjohn4057]

Tsn click bait.

[@truenorthben]

Only thing DeSmith can beat is women

[@ChadGreen-nn4ky]

Colorado is obviously going to win the cup.. what’s the point of even playing. Just give it to them now.

[@loganvandyk7090]

No