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Abbotsford Canucks Beat Charlotte Checkers 3-2 In Calder Cup Finals Game 4

Abbotsford Canucks Beat Charlotte Checkers 3-2 In Calder Cup Finals Game 4

See all of the action from Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals, goals, penalties and a near comeback from the Charlotte Checkers against the Abby Canucks.

Jun 20, 2025 by Lindsey Plotkin
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Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers didn't disappoint, even after Abbotsford took the lead just one minute in, Charlotte fought to the bitter end, scoring with 26 seconds left to bring the game to one score.

The Abby Canucks were able to hang on, getting the 3-2 win and taking a 3-1 series lead, in a physical contest that saw both sides giving it their all.

Games one and two were tight contests, and 60 minutes wasn't enough time to find a winner, but game three was a completely different story, with Abbotsford taking the 6-1 win. Game four was a much closer competition, but it didn't always look that way, with Abbotsford leading 3-0 in the third period. 

Now, the Checkers, the AHL affiliate of the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, will need to win at least one more game to extend the series and hope to bring it back to Charlotte as the Canucks are one game away from winning the Calder Cup Trophy.

See how the game happened, scores and highlights from the Calder Cup Finals Game 4, or subscribe to watch the full replay, and remember newest updates are at the top, oldest at the bottom.

Game Over! Abby Canucks Win! 

Abbotsford hangs on to win 3-2, and now lead the series 3-1. Goaltender Artur Silovs now has 15 wins of the Calder Cup Playoffs and the Abby Canucks are one win away from the Calder Cup Trophy.

Charlotte Scores

The Checkers sneak another goal post Silovs with Devine, bringin the score to 3-2 with 25 seconds left.


Silovs Huge Save

Surrounded by every Canuck, Silovs finds the puck in his crease and dives on it to keep Abbotsford in the lead 3-1.

Charlotte Empty Net

With 3:35 left to play, Kahkonen heads to the bench so the Checkers can add an extra attacker. 

Five Minutes To Play

With five minutes left, Abbotsford leads 3-1 and looks to hold on for the win. Charlotte is applying heavy pressure and aggression on offense, looking to slot some more goals to even the score and force overtime or win the game. The Checkers have a 27-23 shot advantage.

More 4-on-4 Hockey

After a scuffle where helmets popped off following a Silovs save, we're back at 4-on-4 with just under 10:00 left to play.

Charlotte On The Board

See the Charlotte goal here:


Checkers Power Play Goal

Charlotte finds the net at the end their power play, as Kyle Crisculo was finally able to get a shot past Silovs.

Charlotte Power Play

Down three, the Checkers are looking to capitalize on their fourth power play of the night to cut into the Abbotsford lead.  

4-on-4 Hockey

A tripping penalty on Abbotsford as Tristen Neilsen tried to go for the puck makes for 17 seconds of 4-on-4 before a Charlotte power play.

Canucks Power Play

The Canucks have their fourth power play of the night after a high stick call. The Abby Centre is rocking, hoping to will their Canucks to another goal and win.

Watch The 3-0 Goal

Watch Lekkermaki's goal here, see the magic he produced for his second of the night.


Lekkerimäki Adds Second Goal

Lekkerimäki took a breakaway off a feed from Sammy Blais and slotted in his second goal of the night, finding the side of the net around Kahkonen, extending the Canucks' lead to 3-0.

Period Three Begins 

Teams are on the ice and the puck has dropped. 20 minutes remain, will the Abby Canucks hang on to their lead or can the Charlotte Checkers stage a comeback? 

Abbotsford Leads 2-0 After Two

Abbotsford doubled its lead with a goal from Arshdeep Bains, his sixth of the postseason. Goaltending came up big again on both sides, but the Canucks were once again able to find the back of the net. The physicality hasn't slowed down at all and there have been several big hits, but far less penalties. Now, Charlotte will need a major comeback and to keep pounding shots on Silovs to even the score.

Charlotte Threatens Late

Late in the second period, Charlotte threatened and had many shots on goal. Silovs and Jett Woo came up big with saves and blocks, eliminating the Checkers threat.

Watch Bains' Goal

See Bains' goal here: 


Abbotsford Goal

Arshdeep Bains took matters, and the puck, into his own hands, flew through several defenders and slotted his shot past Kahkonen to make it a 2-0 name.

Elite Goaltending

Goaltending tonight has been elite. Relive Kahkonen's biggest save of the night so far: 


Play Resumes

The panel of glass has been fixed and play has resumed between the Abby Canucks and Charlotte Checkers.

Glass Delay

After a hard hit, a panel of glass behind the Charlotte net popped out of place, and the arena staff at the Abby Centre is working to put it back in place. 

Charlotte Threatening

Šilovs has come up big several times in the second period, keeping the Checkers out of the net even after some great chances. The Checkers have a 13-8 shot advantage and the offense is ever-threatening.

Canucks Power Play

After a tripping penalty, the Canucks get the first power play of the second period, their third of the night. Phillip Di Giuseppe had a breakaway in front of the net but Kahkonen came up with the biggest save of the night so far, a point-blank hold to keep the puck out of the net and kill the power play.

Period 2 Begins

The puck has dropped for period two and the action is underway as the Abby Canucks look to extend their lead and the Charlotte Checkers look to tie the game.

Canucks Lead 1-0 After First Period

Though the Charlotte Checkers have the 10-6 advantage in shots, the Abby Canucks lead 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Lekkerimäki before the two minute mark. A physical game saw three power plays for Charlotte, two for Abbotsford, some big hits and lots of chirping. Both teams will return to the ice in 18 minutes.

Abby Canucks Power Play Kill

Šilovs gave his full effort, fending off several shots and ending the power play by pouncing on the rebound to take the game to a blocker-side face off. Charlotte is 0-3 on power plays tonight.

Charlotte Power Play

Charlotte gets its third power play of the night on a high sticking penalty on Chase Wouters.

Canucks Defense Holds Strong

The Canucks eliminated the power play, allowing just one shot on goal.

Charlotte Power Play

Right after getting the penalty kill, the Checkers have another advantage, their second of the night.

Kaapo Kahkonen Holds Strong For Charlotte

The Checkers get the penalty kill thanks to several saves from Kahkonen on two power plays. 

Abbotsford Power Play

Abbotsford is back at full strength, but still has a power play as it was a double-minor call. The Canucks still have two minutes on their power play.

Charlotte gets called for a high stick, and Abbotsford gets a power play and we're at 4-on-3 for the next 1:03. In a physical game, there have been two power plays and one four-on-four just over five minutes in. Tensions are high and hits are hard early.

4-on-4 Hockey

At the end of the Charlotte power play, there was some pushing and shoving after a Silovs save, leading to 4-on-4 hockey. 

Artūrs Šilovs Kills Power Play

The Abby goaltender denied three shots during the power play, including one at the end of the power play that led to some pushing and shoving behind the net. 

Charlotte Power Play

Charlotte earns a power play after an interference call looking to even the score.

Watch Lekkermaki Score

Abby Canucks Goal

Abbotsford wasted no time getting started, needing less than two minutes for Jonathan Lekkerimäki to score on the first shot on the game. He found the net on a one-time shot, putting the Canucks ahead early.

Teams On The Ice At Abbotsford Centre

Abbotsford and Charlotte have taken the ice at the Abbotsford Centre, with the Canucks looking to extend their series lead to 3-1 and the Checkers looking to even the series at 2-2.

Abby Canucks Lineup

The Canucks are going with the same lineup as they did for Game 3. See it here:


Charlotte Checkers Drop Lineup

Charlotte Checkers have dropped their lineup for Game 4. They made several changes, including adding four new players. See here:


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Calder Cup Finals Game 4 Overview

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Abbotsford Centre, Abbotsford, BC
  • Series: Canucks Lead 2–1
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Forwards

  • #13 Arshdeep Bains – LW – 6'0" – 184 lbs
  • #34 Phillip Di Giuseppe – LW – 6'0" – 193 lbs
  • #46 Vilmer Alriksson – LW – 6'6" – 234 lbs
  • #61 Ty Glover – LW – 6'3" – 200 lbs
  • #71 Josh Bloom – LW – 6'2" – 183 lbs
  • #79 Sammy Blais – LW – 6'2" – 206 lbs
  • #84 Tristen Nielsen – LW – 5'10" – 192 lbs
  • #17 Dino Kambeitz – RW – 6'2" – 212 lbs
  • #18 Danila Klimovich – RW – 6'2" – 202 lbs
  • #23 Jonathan Lekkerimäki – RW – 5'11" – 172 lbs
  • #94 Linus Karlsson – RW – 6'1" – 178 lbs
  • #14 John Stevens – C – 6'3" – 199 lbs
  • #15 Jujhar Khaira – C – 6'5" – 214 lbs
  • #21 Chase Wouters – C – 6'0" – 182 lbs
  • #39 Ty Mueller – C – 5'11" – 185 lbs
  • #54 Aatu Räty – C – 6'2" – 190 lbs
  • #63 Max Sasson – C – 6'1" – 181 lbs
  • #83 Nate Smith – C – 6'0" – 177 lbs
  • #91 Cooper Walker – C – 6'0" – 185 lbs

Defensemen

  • #3 Joe Arntsen – D – 6'3" – 210 lbs
  • #4 Jett Woo – D – 6'0" – 205 lbs
  • #41 Akito Hirose – D – 6'0" – 170 lbs
  • #45 Sawyer Mynio – D – 6'1" – 185 lbs
  • #48 Cole McWard – D – 6'1" – 192 lbs
  • #55 Guillaume Brisebois – D – 6'2" – 175 lbs
  • #58 Christian Felton – D – 6'1" – 185 lbs
  • #59 Kirill Kudryavtsev – D – 5'11" – 200 lbs
  • #86 Christian Wolanin – D – 6'2" – 190 lbs
  • #90 Victor Mancini – D – 6'3" – 229 lbs

Goaltenders

  • #30 Jiří Patera – G – 6'3" – 212 lbs
  • #31 Artūrs Šilovs – G – 6'4" – 203 lbs
  • #60 Nikita Tolopilo – G – 6'6" – 229 lbs
  • #85 Ty Young – G – 6'3" – 183 lbs

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Forwards

  • #6 Ben Steeves – F – 5'9" – 170 lbs
  • #7 C.J. Smith – F – 5'11" – 183 lbs
  • #9 Rasmus Asplund – C – 5'11" – 190 lbs
  • #10 Will Lockwood – RW – 5'11" – 185 lbs
  • #13 Riley Bezeau – F – 6'0" – 188 lbs
  • #15 Kyle Criscuolo – C – 5'9" – 178 lbs
  • #16 Nicholas Zabaneh – F – 5'11" – 185 lbs
  • #18 MacKenzie Entwistle – RW – 6'3" – 203 lbs
  • #19 John Leonard – LW – 5'11" – 190 lbs
  • #20 Jesse Puljujärvi – RW – 6'4" – 201 lbs
  • #21 Zac Dalpe – C – 6'2" – 194 lbs
  • #23 Ryan McAllister – F – 5'10" – 185 lbs
  • #24 Justin Sourdif – F – 5'11" – 175 lbs
  • #25 Wilmer Skoog – F – 6'2" – 197 lbs
  • #26 Kai Schwindt – F – 6'3" – 195 lbs
  • #28 Aidan McDonough – LW – 6'2" – 201 lbs
  • #29 Sandis Vilmanis – LW – 6'1" – 192 lbs
  • #36 Brett Chorske – F – 6'7" – 216 lbs
  • #37 Riley Hughes – F – 6'2" – 194 lbs
  • #38 Oliver Okuliar – LW – 6'0" – 182 lbs
  • #39 Riese Gaber – F – 5'8" – 165 lbs
  • #41 Jack Devine – F – 6'0" – 185 lbs
  • #49 Liam McLinskey – F – 6'3" – 165 lbs

Defensemen

  • #2 Mike Benning – D – 5'9" – 177 lbs
  • #3 Matt Kiersted – D – 6'0" – 181 lbs
  • #5 Trevor Carrick – D – 6'1" – 201 lbs
  • #8 Mitch Vande Sompel – D – 5'10" – 190 lbs
  • #11 Eamon Powell – D – 5'1" – 172 lbs
  • #12 Colton Huard – D – 6'4" – 225 lbs
  • #14 Mikulas Hovorka – D – 6'6" – 229 lbs
  • #22 Dennis Cesana – D – 5'9" – 188 lbs
  • #27 Marek Alscher – D – 6'3" – 196 lbs
  • #40 Tobias Bjornfot – D – 6'0" – 200 lbs

Goaltenders

  • #31 Cooper Black – G – 6'8" – 223 lbs
  • #34 Kaapo Kahkonen – G – 6'2" – 214 lbs
  • #35 Ken Appleby – G – 6'4" – 210 lbs

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