CANUCKS BANTER     By Andrew Chernoff    November 3, 2015

Canucks Take Current Win Streak To 2-Games With Home Victory

The Canucks began their short 2-game home stand with their 2nd consecutive home win and their 6th win of the young season Monday, November 2, with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, leaping over the Los Angeles Kings atop the Pacific Division.

The Kings played on the road against the Chicago Black Hawks Monday night, dropping a 4-2 decision, ending their 6-game winning streak.

Canucks are among the top 8-teams in the NHL, and are tied for the 4rth best team in the league with their 16-points. The Montreal Canadians are the top team with 22-points, on 11-wins and 2-losses, all wins in regulation play.

Jake Virtanen scored his first goal in the NHL, and Bo Horvat finally got back on the score sheet with a goal and a assist. Rookie Ben Hutton got his 5th assist in 12-games to take over the assist lead among all rookie defenseman.

Current Canucks injured include:

1.  Chris Higgins Status: Fractured foot (IR) Sustained: September 21, 2015 Games missed: 11
2. Jacob Markstrom Status: Hamstring (IR) Sustained: October 6, 2015 Games missed: 11
3. Brandon Prust Status: Ankle (IR) Sustained: October 27, 2015 Games missed: 2
4. Luca Sbisa  Status: Undisclosed (IR) Sustained: October 30, 2015 Games missed: 1

Thanks to the Canucks and NHL for assisting with this post.