It’s been a very successful Stanley Cup Playoffs to this point for several former members of the Vancouver Canucks organization.
The Vancouver Canucks might not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year after they were mathematically eliminated one week before the regular season concluded, around the league, there’s a number of former members of the organization that are chasing hockey’s greatest trophy.
Among those involved in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs include Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who the Canucks are paying until 2028 as a result of a contract buyout, as well as Nate Schmidt of the Florida Panthers and Anthony Beauvillier of the Washington Capitals.
Several former Vancouver Canucks lighting the lamp early in postseason
Tuesday marked the fourth night of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and now, all 16 teams have began their chase towards Lord Stanley’s Mug as the Tampa Bay Lightning-Florida Panthers series kicked off.
Through four days of the postseason, a total of six former Vancouver Canucks have found the back of the net.
Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt potted two goals during last night’s Game 1 win in Tampa Bay.
“Florida goal!
Scored by Nate Schmidt with 15:19 remaining in the 2nd period.”
“Power play goal for Florida!
Scored by Nate Schmidt with 14:51 remaining in the 3rd period.”
Adam Gaudette, who is now with the Ottawa Senators, played a big role on Tuesday night, scoring the game-tying goal and helping force overtime in Game 2.
Going back to Monday night, there were two former Canucks that played crucial roles in helping their respective teams earn Game 1 victories and take 1-0 series leads.
During Washington’s Game 1 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens, Anthony Beauvillier scored to give the Capitals a 2-0 lead.
Meanwhile in the late game on Monday, Los Angeles Kings forward Andrei Kuzmenko scored his first career Stanley Cup Playoff goal in his first postseason contest less than three minutes into the first period.
Over the opening weekend of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, two ex-Canucks defenseman – Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jalen Chatfield – scored in Game 1 for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes, respectively.
With three games on tap for night five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, there’s a chance some of those former Canucks find the back of the net once again with Anthony Beauvillier (Washington) and Andrei Kuzmenko (Los Angeles) in action at 4 pm PT and 7 pm PT.