Abbotsford Canucks Recap: Arturs Silovs Lacks Support in Stars’ 5-2 Win to Narrow Series Deficit
The Abbotsford Canucks struggled to find their footing as the Texas Stars clawed their way back into the series with a commanding 5-2 win. Arturs Silovs, typically a stabilizing force in net, faced an onslaught with little help from his defense, turning aside 32 of 37 shots but receiving minimal support at both ends of the ice.
Despite Silovs’ strong early efforts, defensive lapses and missed assignments allowed Texas to capitalize on high-danger chances. Matej Blumel and Mavrik Bourque led the charge for the Stars, who dominated puck possession and buried key opportunities.
Offensively, the Canucks failed to match the Stars’ intensity. Goals from Arshdeep Bains and Linus Karlsson provided some hope, but Abbotsford’s inconsistent forecheck and lack of secondary scoring kept them on the back foot.
With the series lead now reduced, the Canucks will need a more complete team effort to regain control. If Silovs is to carry them further, he’ll need more than just resilience—he’ll need his team to rally around him.
