ARTURS SILOVS NEWS

Torched for six goals Silovs gave up six goals on 22 shots in Wednesday's 6-0 loss to the Devils.

Impact Silovs didn't get any scoring help, but the 23-year-old struggled after watching the last five games from the bench. He's now allowed 15 goals on 74 shots while going 0-2-1 over three outings this season. It's been a nightmarish start to the season for Silovs, and he could be at risk of losing the backup job to Jiri Patera while Thatcher Demko (knee) remains on season-opening injured reserve. Patera has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.73 GAA and an .896 save percentage over four outings at AHL Abbotsford this season, and Silovs is waivers-exempt, so making such a switch would be relatively easy if the Canucks deem it necessary.

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NJD@VAN: Hughes scores PPG against Arturs Silovs | New Jersey Devils NJD@VAN: Hughes scores PPG against Arturs Silovs

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NJD@VAN: Tatar scores goal against Arturs Silovs | New Jersey Devils NJD@VAN: Tatar scores goal against Arturs Silovs

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NJD@VAN: Meier scores goal against Arturs Silovs | New Jersey Devils NJD@VAN: Meier scores goal against Arturs Silovs

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NJD@VAN: Mercer scores SHG against Arturs Silovs | New Jersey Devils NJD@VAN: Mercer scores SHG against Arturs Silovs

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NJD@VAN: Hischier scores goal against Arturs Silovs | New Jersey Devils NJD@VAN: Hischier scores goal against Arturs Silovs

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Expected to start Wednesday Silovs is slated to start at home against the Devils on Wednesday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Impact Silovs hasn't been in net since allowing three goals on 26 shots en route to a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Oct. 15. The Canucks have been leaning heavily on Kevin Lankinen, who has done well overall with a 4-0-2 record, 2.29 GAA and .920 save percentage across six outings. However, Lankinen has struggled recently, surrendering at least three goals in each of his past three starts, which might be why the Canucks decided it was time to mix things up. New Jersey ranks ninth offensively with 3.67 goals per game, so Silovs is drawing a tough assignment.

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Gets little help against Bolts Silovs stopped 24 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning, with Tampa Bay's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Impact He got beaten once in each period, while the Canucks didn't get on the board until the third. Silovs was expected to be the No. 1 in net for Vancouver while Thatcher Demko (knee) was on IR, but so far the 23-year-old has alternated starts with Kevin Lankinen instead. Silovs' 4.50 GAA through his first two outings of the season hasn't made a strong case for more work.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Lightning Silovs will guard the road goal Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.

Impact During his season debut against Calgary on Oct. 9, Silovs stopped 20 of 26 shots in a 6-5 overtime loss. Tampa Bay is coming off a 4-1 victory over Carolina on Friday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Goalie Arturs Silovs says he has to 'clean up' his game after opening night loss Coach Rick Tocchet isn't worried, telling goalie: 'If you're going to be in this business a long time, those games are going to happen.'

OCTOBER 12 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Goalie Arturs Silovs says he has to 'clean up' his game after opening night loss Coach Rick Tocchet isn't worried, telling the goalie: 'If you're going to be this in business a long time, those games are going to happen.'

OCTOBER 11 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Squanders lead in opener Silovs allowed six goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Flames.

Impact Silovs was spotted a 4-1 lead after the first period, but the Flames showed resilience to get back into the game, and the Latvian goalie couldn't match it. The 23-year-old received the first nod in goal over Kevin Lankinen, but it's expected the Canucks will utilize both netminders regularly until Thatcher Demko (knee) can play. Silovs is essentially in an extended audition for the backup role, though he'll need to put together a better performance than he did in this contest to avoid a demotion to AHL Abbotsford.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Silovs is expected to start at home against Calgary on Wednesday, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Impact Silovs is going into this campaign with just nine regular-season games worth of NHL experience, though he held his own with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24, posting a 2.74 GAA and a .907 save percentage across 34 regular-season outings. Silovs will compete with Kevin Lankinen for starts to begin the season, but Thatcher Demko (knee) is expected to assume the No. 1 goaltending slot once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: No lack of crease drama as cool, confident Arturs Silovs commands spotlight Silovs is set for the season opener with Demko rehabbing knee injury, Lankinen shoring up the crease and Patera a tempting waiver claim

OCTOBER 7 • THEPROVINCE.COM

EDM@VAN: Bouchard scores goal against Arturs Silovs | Edmonton Oilers EDM@VAN: Bouchard scores goal against Arturs Silovs

OCTOBER 5 • NHL.COM

Quiets Oilers in preseason finale Silovs stopped 28 of 29 shots in Friday's 4-1 preseason win over the Oilers.

Impact Silovs limited the damage to an Evan Bouchard goal in the second period. Over three preseason games, Silovs has gone 2-1-0 with six goals allowed on 72 shots. The 23-year-old netminder is likely to open the season in a timeshare with Kevin Lankinen in Vancouver's crease. Silovs will need to play well to keep his spot once Thatcher Demko (knee) is cleared to play -- Silovs is waivers-exempt and can easily be shuttled to AHL Abbotsford if he doesn't give the Canucks a chance to compete in his starts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Oilers Silovs will get the home start Friday versus Edmonton, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Silovs will play the whole game, according to coach Rick Tocchet. Silovs is currently battling Kevin Lankinen for the No. 1 job in Vancouver as Thatcher Demko is out of action with a knee problem. Silovs was 3-0-1 in four regular-season games with the Canucks last season and was 5-5 with a 2.91 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 10 playoff appearances, as the Canucks lost in seven games in the second round to the Oilers.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

VAN@CGY: Coleman scores goal against Arturs Silovs | Calgary Flames VAN@CGY: Coleman scores goal against Arturs Silovs

SEPTEMBER 29 • NHL.COM

Starting Saturday Silovs will protect the road goal versus the Flames in Saturday's preseason game, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact Silovs is slated for his second preseason start, and he is expected to go two periods. The 23-year-old is in line to begin the year as backup to Kevin Lankinen if Thatcher Demko (knee) isn't ready for Opening Night.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set for preseason action Silovs was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease in Tuesday's preseason contest a...

Impact Silovs posted a 3-0-1 record with a 2.47 GAA and an .881 save percentage in four regular-season outings with the Canucks in 2023-24. He also went 5-5 in the playoffs, allowing 29 goals on 283 shots. If Thatcher Demko (knee) isn't ready for the start of the 2024-25 campaign, Silovs will compete for starts with Kevin Lankinen.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Arturs Silovs's knees should be fine, says Latvia goalie coach Irbe Arturs Irbe says Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs was simply overworking himself, his knees shouldn't be a problem to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • THEPROVINCE.COM

On ice Thursday Silovs (knee) participated in Thursday's informal skate with his teammates, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Silovs was held out of Olympic qualifying matches with Latvia due to knee inflammation but appears to be trending in the right direction. The Canucks may need the 23-year-old netminder to start the season between the pipes, as No. 1 backstop Thatcher Demko is also dealing with a knee issue. For his part, Silovs has just nine regular-season games under his belt but should be expected to see upwards of 30 outings in 2024-25 -- perhaps more depending on how long Demko is shelved. Vancouver kicks off preseason Sept. 24 against Seattle, which could be Silovs first start of the campaign if his knee is given the all-clear.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Arturs Silovs's knees should be fine, says Latvia goalie coach Irbe Arturs Irbe says Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs was simply overworking himself, his knees shouldn't be a problem to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Arturs Silovs's knees should be fine, says Latvia goalie coach Irbe Arturs Irbe says Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs was simply overworking himself, his knees shouldn't be a problem to start the season.

AUGUST 30 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Arturs Silovs's knees should be fine, says Latvia head coach Arturs Irbe says Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs was simply overworking himself, his knees shouldn't be a problem to start the season.

AUGUST 30 • THEPROVINCE.COM