While Thatcher Demko is showing his skills, the Blue Jackets are preparing for the playoffs. The National Hockey League remembers the Humboldt tragedy, so check out the most interesting NHL social posts from April 6, 2019.
Goaltenders have skills, too!
The Vancouver Canucks will miss the playoffs for the fourth season in a row, but they have a future star between the pipes in Thatcher Demko. The 23-year old goalie has a 4-3-0 record this season with a 2.94 GAA and .909 save percentage, and Demko could be the first choice for the Canucks next year. He’s a really talented goaltender with some great skills.
Demko’s got skillz 🏒🔥 pic.twitter.com/sGq4Ck2Uut
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 5, 2019
Blue Jackets are the last team to clinch the playoff berth
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in a shootout last night to clinch the last playoff spot in the East and complete the playoff picture for the 2018-19 NHL season. Artemi Panarin scored the only goal in the shootout and gave his stick to the fans on the way out.
Walk off the ice with the #CBJ: pic.twitter.com/l4C2FPAYKA
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) April 6, 2019
NHL remembers the Humboldt tragedy
All NHL teams left a stick outside their doors, as a year ago, 16 people were killed in an accident when a bus with the Humboldt Broncos junior ice hockey team struck a semi-trailer truck in Saskatchewan, Canada. It was a sad day for all hockey fans and will be remembered around the National Hockey League forever.
On this anniversary, we remain, forever, #HumboldtStrong. pic.twitter.com/HprSIuaPbs
— NHL (@NHL) April 6, 2019
Don’t forget to hug your goalie!
Goaltenders are an essential part of every hockey team, even if you play with your friend at the amateur level. So, when you take the ice next time, don’t forget to show some love to your goalie.
It's important to hug your goalie. pic.twitter.com/DCdK3w1AK0
— NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) April 6, 2019
Check out the best pics of the week
The regular season will close down tonight with 14 games on the schedule, and we just can’t wait for the playoffs to start. Meanwhile, check out the best moments of the ultimate week.
The last week of the regular season was nothing short of amazing! 🙌
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK ➡️ https://t.co/IvHggPlKu3 pic.twitter.com/o4wjeWnVtD
— NHL (@NHL) April 5, 2019
