PULL THEDID VANCOUVER PULL THE GOALIE TOO LATE AGAINST BUFFALO?
DEC 11, 2025 · ROGERS ARENA · THE GAUNTLET
FINALBUF 3, VAN 2
AFTER 2BUF 3, VAN 2
REAL PULLVAN 2:06
MODELWHISTLE 10.6%
REAL ONE10.8%
GRADEGOOD CALL
SHOTSBUF 15, VAN 32
Vancouver pulled Demko with 2:06 left, down one, and never got the tying goal. The timing wasn't the problem: by the model the call at 5:02 graded GOOD CALL, 10.8% to win against a best of 10.6%. Buffalo won 3-2.
THE MODEL'S CALL
The call Vancouver faced with 5:02 left, down one, and each option's chance to win by the model.
| WIN % | CALL |
|---|---|
| 10.6 | AT THE NEXT WHISTLE BEST |
| 10.2 | WAIT UNTIL 1:30 |
| 10.1 | PULL HIM NOW |
| 10.8 | THE REAL PULL, 2:06 REAL |
THE REAL CALL
DEMKO STAYED IN UNTIL 2:06, THEN CAME OUT ON THE FLY.
THE LAST FIVE MINUTES
| 2:06 | DEMKO TO THE BENCH. VAN GOES 6 ON 5. |
TIMEOUTS
Neither team called its timeout.
WHAT HAPPENED
THE CANUCKS SCORED NOTHING IN THE THIRD, BUFFALO SCORED NOTHING, AND BUFFALO WON 3-2.