On this day five years ago, Thatcher Demko made his playoff debut for the Vancouver Canucks in a crucial elimination game against the Vegas Golden Knights, stepping in for the injured Jacob Markström. Despite the pressure, Demko delivered a remarkable performance, stopping 42 of 43 shots, leading the Canucks to a 2-1 victory and igniting hope for the franchise as he later became a key player and Vezina Trophy nominee.
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