Demko surrendered three goals on 10 shots in the opening dozen minutes and the loss had his fingerprints all over it.
The Canucks showed some third-period life with Luke Schenn’s floater from the point finding the short side through a maze. Nils Hoglander then got to the net to score his first goal of the season before J.T. Miller hit the post on the power play. So did Quinn Hughes.Goaltender Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks shows his frustration against Brendan Gallagher #11 of the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Centre Bell on November 9, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
However, the plan Wednesday was for Demko to channel his strong showing here last season — 33 saves in 2-1 win over the Canadiens on Nov. 29 — and use it as a springboard to face the Maple Leafs. Of course, Demko has the capability to work his way out of this because he started slowly last season. But the problem is the Canucks need a goalie to steal a game for them on this tough and defining trip.J.T. Miller #9 of the Vancouver Canucks skates for the puck near goaltender Sam Montembeault #35 of the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Centre Bell on November 9, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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