Demko ruled out for Game 1, Silovs staying ready, Vancouver head coach says

Arturs Silovs has rocketed up the Vancouver Canucks' depth chart this post-season, going from third-string goalie to starter in pivotal elimination games. “You just have to be always ready,” Silovs said Sunday. The 23-year-old Latvian netminder has made the most of his opportunities in recent weeks, backstopping the Canucks to two wins in his first three NHL playoff games. On Friday, he made a series of crucial saves late as Vancouver blanked the Nashville Predators 1-0 and earned their way through to the second round where they'll face the Edmonton Oilers.