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Abbotsford Canucks take command of Pacific Division semifinal with 3-1 win

The Abbotsford Canucks won game three of their Pacific Division semifinal 3-1 at home on May 7, 2025, taking a 2-1 series lead against the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
The Canucks made lineup changes after a 5-4 overtime loss on May 3, with the Blais-Khaira-Smith line becoming a key factor in the series shift.
Nate Smith opened the scoring at 15:05 of the first period with an assist from Akito Hirose and has contributed five points across his first four playoff games, while goalie Arturs Silovs delivered a strong performance.
Coach Manny Malhotra highlighted that multiple players contributed throughout momentum swings and that limiting the Firebirds' transition and capitalizing on chances were pivotal to the win.
The Canucks hold a 2-1 series lead over the Firebirds and have the opportunity to secure their spot in the Pacific Division final with a victory at home on May 9.

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