Arturs Silovs, a rookie goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks, played a pivotal role in his team's success in the playoffs, particularly in helping them secure a 2-1 series lead against the Oilers and reach the second round. Silovs made a career-high 42 saves in Game 3, matching the franchise record for most saves in a playoff game by a rookie goaltender, a record also held by Thatcher Demko from games in the 2020 playoffs. His performance has been one of the highlights of the playoffs, garnering attention and praise.
Arturs Silovs speaks to the media after a 42-save performance in Vancouver's Game 3 victory. https://t.co/XgpRDDMv0A
Silovs makes career-high 42 saves, Canucks edge Oilers in Game 3 https://t.co/Jcab3arEcX
Arturs Silovs made 42 saves to help the @Canucks take a 2-1 series lead. Thatcher Demko is the only other rookie netminder in franchise history to post 42+ saves in a playoff game (48 in Game 6 of 2020 R2 & 42 in Game 5 of 2020 R2). #StanleyCup #NHLStats: https://t.co/lHVFyxfBHh https://t.co/HhyXndxIcG
As Arturs Silovs is the story tonight, why not read my colleague @ryan_s_clark on the @Canucks goalie sensation? https://t.co/eU7GPJp1vi
Earlier this season, Arturs Silovs was told to “take the ball” because the organization believed in him. That belief set the stage for Silovs to help the #Canucks reach the second round while being one of the biggest surprises of the whole playoffs. https://t.co/HdsFAKPt4L