Abbotsford Canucks win Game 1 thriller vs. Stars in Western Conference Final….
Abbotsford Canucks Win Game 1 Thriller vs. Stars in Western Conference Final
The Abbotsford Canucks kicked off the Western Conference Final in thrilling fashion, edging the Texas Stars 4-3 in overtime to take a 1-0 series lead. The game was a back-and-forth battle from the opening puck drop, showcasing elite goaltending, relentless pace, and playoff drama.
Arshdeep Bains opened the scoring for Abbotsford midway through the first period, but the Stars responded quickly with two goals of their own. Undeterred, the Canucks tied the game late in the second thanks to a power-play goal from Sheldon Dries. The third period saw both teams trade chances, with Abbotsford’s Tristen Nielsen netting the equalizer after Texas briefly took the lead again.
Goaltender Artūrs Šilovs was stellar for Abbotsford, turning aside 36 shots, including several game-saving stops in the third and overtime. The game-winner came just over six minutes into OT when Aatu Räty capitalized on a rebound, sending the Abbotsford Centre into a frenzy.
With momentum on their side, the Canucks will look to build on their lead in Game 2. The win marked a crucial step in Abbotsford’s pursuit of their first-ever Calder Cup Final appearance, showcasing the depth and resilience of their young roster.
