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Goalie nods: Canucks sticking with Lack, who wants ‘to be the hero again’

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack (31) keeps his eye on the puck during the first period of NHL action against the Anaheim Ducks in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday, April 7, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

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You can be their hero, Eddie

The Canucks had three goalies on the ice for this morning’s optional skate -- Ryan Miller, Jacob Markstrom and Eddie Lack -- but it’ll be the latter who’ll get the start tonight in a crucial tilt versus Los Angeles.

“In this business you’re either the hero or villain; I want to be the hero again tonight.” - @eddielack#Canucks

— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) April 6, 2015


Lack hasn’t exactly been a hero over his last five games, going 2-2-1 with a .903 save percentage, numbers that have been skewed by tough outings in Winnipeg (five goals on 36 shots) and Nashville (four goals on 38). It’s also worth noting Lack’s seen an awful lot of rubber lately; he’s faced an average of 35.2 shots per game over his last five, including 40 in a overtime loss to Dallas last week.

With Miller getting closer to a return to game action, tonight’s tilt will prove huge for Lack’s future as Vancouver’s No. 1. Tonight’s tilt will also prove huge for Western Conference playoff jockeying, as the Kings head into tonight’s action just three points back of Vancouver in the Pacific, and one back of Calgary.

Speaking of the Kings, no official word yet on who’ll start, but it’s expected to be Jonathan Quick.

Elsewhere...

‘Canes at Sabres: Cam Ward vs. Anders Lindback

Blue Jackets at Rangers: Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Henrik Lundqvist

Jets at Wild: Ondrej Pavelec vs. Devan Dubnyk (“DUUUBS” -- Halford.)

Stars at Sharks: (No Dallas starter yet) vs. Alex Stalock