Quadrelli Report: Gaudette proves he belongs in Vancouver Canucks’ loss
The Vancouver Canucks faced the Ottawa Senators last night, losing by a score of 6-2. It was a night to forget for many Canucks, but was an exceptionally strong performance for Adam Gaudette.
The Vancouver Canucks play their first game of the regular season just six days from today. Last night, they were in action, battling the Ottawa Senators for the second time this week. The Canucks didn’t fare too well, losing by a score of 6-2.
A Tough Outing for Thatcher Demko
The Canucks main goaltenders have fared well so far this preseason. The tandem of Thatcher Demko and Jacob Markstrom is thought by many to be the best tandem the team has seen in years.
Demko has been tabbed the “goalie of the future” from the moment he was first drafted near the top of the second round at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, but hasn’t gotten much action at the NHL level up to this point. Demko has appeared to improve with every game he’s played, but had a performance he’d like to forget last night.
The Canucks hung him out to dry more than a few times with some costly turnovers, but I’m sure Demko would have liked to have two or three of the goals that got past him last night back. Most notably, there was a breakaway goal that came while the Canucks were on the power play after a careless turnover at center ice. Demko nearly got a blocker on it, but was beat by the shot.
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The Canucks played a sloppy game in front of Demko, but head coach Travis Green is confident that his young goaltender will bounce back the next time he’s called upon to start.