Abbotsford Canucks Dominate Game 3 in Electrifying Calder Cup Finals Clash
What a night at the Abbotsford Centre! Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers was nothing short of electric. With the series tied at 1–1 heading into the evening, both teams had everything to play for—but it was the home side that came out roaring.
Early on, it looked like the Checkers might seize momentum. Charlotte opened the scoring in the first period through Oliver Okuliar, capitalizing on a redirection that beat goaltender Artūrs Šilovs. Despite a strong start in puck possession and forechecking, the Canucks couldn’t find the net through the first 20 minutes. But from the second period onward, it was all Abbotsford.
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The Canucks finally broke through in the second period with a power-play goal from Sammy Blais. The crowd erupted as the puck hit the back of the net—Game 3 was tied, and Abbotsford was alive. From that point on, the Canucks seemed to feed off the roaring energy inside the arena.
The third period turned into an all-out offensive display. Linus Karlsson scored a crucial go-ahead goal midway through the third, a beautifully executed one-timer assisted by Max Sasson and Arshdeep Bains. Charlotte didn’t go down quietly, pressing hard during a late power play, even pulling their goalie for a 6-on-4 advantage. But Šilovs stood tall between the pipes, making key saves to preserve the lead.
And then came the flood. Phillip Di Giuseppe scored off a surprising assist from Šilovs himself—a rare and thrilling goalie point in the Calder Cup Finals. Moments later, Tristen Nielsen broke away and scored unassisted, pushing the Canucks’ lead to a dominant 6–1. Arshdeep Bains capped it off with an empty-net goal, much to the delight of a sold-out, towel-waving Abbotsford crowd.
From smart defensive plays to explosive offense, Abbotsford executed a nearly perfect game. They now lead the series 2–1 with two more home games on tap, putting them in a commanding position to bring the Calder Cup home. The energy in the building was unmatched, and if this momentum holds, the Canucks might just write themselves into AHL history.
It’s playoff hockey at its finest—and Abbotsford is all in.
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