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Canucks Emphasize Discipline as Calder Cup Finals Return Home

The series is tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 on home ice with discipline the focal point to curb opponent power plays.

Linus Karlsson celebrates his third-period goal against the Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday at the Abbotsford Centre.
The Abbotsford Canucks celebrate Sammy Blais' tying goal in the second period of Game 3 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers at the Abbotsford Centre on Wednesday, June 17, 2025. Abbotsford won 6-1.
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Abbotsford Canucks winger Sammy Blais has a lot to smile about in the Calder Cup Finals. He has scored, set up three goals, and is hard to play against.

Overview

  • Abbotsford hosts Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Abbotsford Centre, with the series level at one win each.
  • Head coach Manny Malhotra is demanding cleaner play after the Canucks surrendered 10 power plays over the first two games.
  • Sammy Blais has tallied 16 playoff points and 71 penalty minutes in 19 games, illustrating both his offensive impact and discipline concerns.
  • The Charlotte Checkers have maintained a perfect 5-0 road record this postseason, while Abbotsford boasts an 8-2-0 mark at home.
  • Linus Karlsson leads Abbotsford with 18 playoff points and Arshdeep Bains matches Blais with a team-high 12 assists.