Silovs was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Silovs posted a 26-12-5 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 44 AHL contests last season. In five outings with the Vancouver in 2022-23, he went 3-2-0 with a 2.75 GAA and a .908 save percentage. Casey DeSmith is slated to be Thatcher Demko's backup going into the season.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Returns to AHL
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Silovs was returned to AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.
Silovs made 29 saves in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Nashville after being recalled from the minors under emergency conditions. His demotion bodes well for the availability of Collin Delia (illness) ahead of Wednesday's contest against Anaheim.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Collects win in shootout
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Silovs stopped 29 of 32 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.
Silovs let a two-goal lead slip away in the third period, giving up a pair of goals to rookie Luke Evangelista. From there, Silovs tightened up, and he didn't allow a tally in the shootout to secure the win. The 21-year-old goalie improved to 3-2-0 with 14 goals allowed on 152 shots at the NHL level this season. When Collin Delia (illness) is ready to return, Silovs will likely head back to AHL Abbotsford.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Recalled from AHL
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Silovs was summoned from AHL Abbotsford on Monday under emergency conditions.
The Canucks needed a goaltender because Collin Delia will sit out Monday's matchup with Nashville due to a non-COVID illness. Silovs will probably suit up as Thatcher Demko's backup versus the Predators.
Silovs made 33 saves in a 3-1 loss to Boston on Saturday. He allowed two goals
He played a strong game. Silovs was beaten late in the first on a Hampus Lindholm power-play one-timer from the point and through a crowd. And then Brad Marchand beat him on a power drive hard to the net right before the end of the same frame. The loss snapped Silovs' modest two-game winning streak.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Expected to start Saturday
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Silovs is expected to be in net at home against Boston on Saturday.
Silovs has a 2-1-0 record, 2.97 GAA and .895 save percentage in three games with Vancouver this season. He stopped 20 of 22 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory over St. Louis on Thursday. Silovs also has a 2.48 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 35 contests with AHL Abbotsford in 2022-23. The Bruins have won their last five games, bringing their record up to 44-8-5.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Slated to start Thursday
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Silovs is set to start on the road against St. Louis on Thursday, according to Lou Korac of SI.com.
Silovs earned his first career NHL win Saturday, stopping 35 of 37 shots in a 6-2 victory over Philadelphia. He also has a 2.48 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 35 contests with AHL Abbotsford this season. The Blues have struggled recently, losing three straight games while being outscored 15-4.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Earns first NHL victory
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Silovs stopped 35 of 37 shots in a 6-2 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
Silovs allowed a goal in each of the first and second periods, but he received more than enough offensive support to get his first NHL win. The 21-year-old has a 1-1-0 record, 3.55 GAA and .891 save percentage in two contests with Vancouver this season. With AHL Abbotsford, Silovs has posted a 2.48 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 35 games in 2022-23.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Set to start Saturday
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Silovs was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, indicating he will start Saturday's home game against Philadelphia.
Silovs surrendered five goals on 27 shots in a 6-4 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday during his NHL debut. The 21-year-old netminder has a 21-9-4 record with a 2.48 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 35 AHL games for Abbotsford this season. The Flyers rank 27th in the NHL with 2.68 goals per game.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Set to make NHL debut
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Silovs is expected to start at home against the Rangers on Wednesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Silovs will be making his NHL debut after being called up from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday. He has a 2.48 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 35 contests with Abbotsford this season. The Rangers have the ninth-ranked offense with 3.32 goals per game.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Sent back to AHL affiliate
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Silovs was returned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday,
Silovs was recalled Tuesday and backed up Spencer Martin. He will be replaced by Collin Delia, who was recalled at the same time.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Flipped back to minors
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Silovs was returned to AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.
Silovs served as the backup to Spencer Martin against the Blues on Monday while Colin Delia was awaiting the birth of his child. With Delia available again, Silovs was the odd man out on the 23-man roster. Barring another injury or absence, Silovs shouldn't be expected to see much, if any, NHL action this year.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Recalled Tuesday
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Silovs was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old netminder has yet to make an appearance at the NHL level and was recalled under emergency conditions ahead of Tuesday's game against Seattle. Vancouver's starting netminder has yet to be announced, but it seems likely that one of Thatcher Demko or Spencer Martin could be unavailable given Silovs' recall.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: In virus protocols
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The Canucks placed Silovs in COVID-19 protocols Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Silovs might have been recalled to start or back up Michael DiPietro in Sunday's game versus St. Louis had he not tested positive for COVID-19. Once healthy, the 20-year-old figures to continue playing with AHL Abbotsford, where he's posted a 2.78 GAA and .895 save percentage in nine games this season.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Drops to taxi squad
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Silovs was reassigned to the taxi squad ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Flames, per CapFriendly.
Silovs backed up Thatcher Demko on Tuesday, but Braden Holtby started Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Flames. The 20-year-old Silovs is likely at least 2-3 years away from making an impact at the NHL level.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Set for backup duties
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Silovs has been recalled by Vancouver and is slated to serve as Thatcher Demko's backup for Tuesday's matchup with Calgary.
Silovs has spent most of the season playing in Latvia, but he made his AHL debut Feb. 27, stopping 23 of 25 shots in a loss to AHL Laval. The 2019 sixth-round pick will likely return to the Canucks' taxi squad prior to Wednesday's season finale versus the Flames.
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Canucks' Arturs Silovs: Assigned to taxi squad
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Silovs was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Silovs' services won't be needed Thursday, as Thatcher Demko (lower body) was healthy enough to back up Braden Holtby versus the Maple Leafs.
