Canucks Bounce Hurricanes 3-2 In OT; Horvat Scores Two, Including Winner

CANUCKS BANTER     By Andrew Chernoff    January 15, 2016

 

The Vancouver Canucks (18-17-10) played the second game of their 6-game road trip tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes ( 20-18-8) at PNC Arena.

The Canucks were going for their third consecutive season sweep of the Hurricanes, while Carolina was trying for their 5th win in a row.

The Hurricanes took Vancouver to overtime, but in the end, the game would belong to the Canucks, as they would take their third consecutive season sweep of the Hurricanes; snap Carolina’s consecutive winning streak at 5 games; win their third overtime game, in their last 9 games; and win their first game of the road trip, defeating Carolina, 3-2 in OT.

Vancouver is now 10-9-5 against the Eastern Conference, and and 5-5-1 against Metropolitan division teams.

Bo Horvat, with his second goal of the game, and 8th goal of the season, would put the game away for Vancouver in the overtime, at 3:25.

Linden Vey would also score; four different Canucks received assists; and Jacob Markstrom, stopped 38 of 40 shots, for a .950 Sv%.

Bo Horvat’s points streak goes to 6 games (6-3=9), while Radim Vrbata takes his points streak to 3 games (1-2=3).

Markstrom in his last 9 starts has a record of 6-2-1, and a goals against average of 2.15; .930 save % during that stretch.

For Vancouver, the victory gave them their 6th win in overtime this season; 7th win in 12 games (7-3-2) and their 3rd win on the road in their last 5 games (3-1-1).

And the Canucks would finally score the first goal of a game since just before the Christmas break of 2015.

Vancouver is 1-1-0 on the six-game road trip that continues Sunday at the New York Islanders.

The Canucks had no power play opportunities, the second time this season that has happened. The only other time was on December 15, 2015, on the road against the Minnesota Wild.

Vancouver power play was 2 for 3, 67 percent tonight. It is 25 for 29, 86 percent in their last 9 games; 20 for 23, 87 percent, in their last 5 road games.

Vancouver is in 4rth place in the Pacific division, tied for 3rd place with San Jose; and 3 points behind Arizona, in 2nd. Los Angeles is 11 points in front of Vancouver in 1rst place with 57 points. Anaheim is one point behind the Canucks, who possess 5th place. Vancouver is 4 points ahead of Calgary, who occupy 6th. Edmonton occupies the cellar of the division with 39 points.

The positions of Nos. 2 thru 5 in the Pacific division are separated by 4 points.

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The Canucks started the opening period hoping to end their eight consecutive game streak of being scored on for the opening goal of the game.

Bo Horvat had a great scoring chance within the first half minute of the start of the game, as the Canucks got off to a quick start.

The first ten minutes of the period did not have a lot to offer. Shots were 5 to 3 for Carolina.

The last half of the opening period would have more action. Linden Vey would open up the scoring, the first time for the Canucks in 9 games, on their 5th shot of the period, at 13:14.

Vey’s first goal of the season, unassisted, on a wrist shot, to give Vancouver a 1-0 lead.

The first power play of the game went to Carolina, as Brandon Prust went off for holding Nathan Gerbe at 17:01.

Kris Versteeg, on the power play, would even up the game for Carolina, at 1-1 at 18:27. Versteeg, his 8th of the season, assisted by J. Slavin (7) and J. Staal (12)

Before the end of the period, Jake Virtanen would give the Hurricanes their second and third power play’s, at 19:23; a double-minor for high sticking Justin Faulk.

Carolina and Vancouver finish the opening period tied 1-1.

After one period:

  • Carolina out shot the Canucks 9 to 6. The Hurricanes had 6 giveaways to the Canucks 1.
  • Vancouver had 3 takeaways to the Hurricanes 2 .Carolina had 4 blocked shots to the Canucks 3 .
  • Carolina ruled the face-off circle, going 17 for 26 , percent. Matt Bartkowski led Canucks in shots with 2 .
  • Four of the top six players in TOI for Canucks, were defensemen: Tanev, Edler, Hutton, Fedun.
  • Vancouver and Carolina had 4 hits each

The Canucks would open the second period by killing off the double-minor to Jake Virtanen, hoping for a momentum surge from it; at the very least, giving the penalty kill a rest in order to pursue scoring some more goals.

It didn’t turn out that way exactly. The Canucks were out shot and were struggling in the face-off circle.

But Vancouver would score.

The Canucks would take its second lead of the game at 9:32, as Bo Horvat, on a wrist shot would score his 7th of the season, assisted by Tyler Fedun (1) and Matt Bartkowski (9).

It was Horvat’s 5th goal in his last 6 games, extending his points streak to 6 games.

After two periods:

  • Carolina out shot the Canucks 27 to 11 . The Hurricanes had 8 giveaways to the Canucks 2 .
  • Canucks had 4 takeaways to the Hurricanes 3 . Both teams had 7 blocked shots.
  • Carolina ruled the face-off circle, as Canucks 18 for 47 , 38.3 percent.
  • Matt Bartkowski led the Canucks in shots with 3; Daniel Sedin and Bo Horvat had 2 each.
  • Matt Bartkowski led the Canucks in hits with 3. Emerson Etem and Linden Vey had 2 blocked shots each.

In the final period, the Canucks were having issues organizing some action in the offensive zone due to showing signs of running out of gas; and getting lots of time in their own end, courtesy of the Hurricanes, who were having an easy time not allowing Vancouver to break out of their end.

Jacob Markstrom routinely made save after save, protecting the Canucks 2-1 lead, as his teammates were having issues generating push back.

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 15: Kris Versteeg #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes attempts a backhand shot past Jacob Markstrom #23 of the Vancouver Canucks as Ben Hutton #27 defends during an NHL game at PNC Arena on January 15, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 15: Kris Versteeg #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes attempts a backhand shot past Jacob Markstrom #23 of the Vancouver Canucks as Ben Hutton #27 defends during an NHL game at PNC Arena on January 15, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

With nine minutes left, Carolina was out shooting Vancouver, 35 to 15.

Canucks continued to battle hard, doing what they could to get that third goal without putting their one goal lead at risk.

With 2:10 left in regulation, the Hurricanes would even up the score at 2-2, as the puck would deflect in off both Biega and Bartkowski in front of the net.

John-Michael Liles, his 4rth goal of the season, on a deflected shot, at 17:50, assisted by Andrej Nestrasil (9) and Victor Rask (17).

The game would head to overtime.

And in overtime, Bo Horvat, on a delayed penalty, would score the overtime winner, on a steaming slap shot, on the short side of Cam Ward.

Horvat, his second of the game, 8th of the season, assisted by Radim Vrbata (10) and Chris Tanev (7), at 3:25.

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 15: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with teammates after scoring an overtime goal during an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on January 15, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 15: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with teammates after scoring an overtime goal during an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on January 15, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

GAME REVIEW

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CANUCKS PLAYERS STATS

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WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD STANDINGS

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Vancouver Looks To Bounce Back Against Carolina In Game Two Of Road Trip

CANUCKS BANTER     By Andrew Chernoff    January 15, 2016

 

The Vancouver Canucks (17-17-10) play the second game of their 6-game road trip tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes ( 20-18-7) at PNC Arena.

The Canucks will go for their third consecutive season sweep of the Hurricanes, while Carolina will try for their 5th win in a row against.

In their last game, Vancouver visited the Washington Capitals in the first game of their road trip last night at Verizon Center. The Canucks brought a 2-0-1 record in their last three games on the road into the game, looking for a third road victory in 4 games, and to end the Capitals 10 game home winning streak.

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 6: Kris Versteeg #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes reaches to check Jared McCann #91 of the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 6, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, BC – JANUARY 6: Kris Versteeg #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes reaches to check Jared McCann #91 of the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 6, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

But alas, it was not to be, as Vancouver, lost a tough one on the chin, 4 to 1, to the top team in the NHL, the Washington Capitals (33-7-3), who extended their consecutive winning streak at home to 11 straight games.

Radim Vrbata, had his second goal in his last 15 games; Bo Horvat, picked up his 7th point in 5 consecutive games (4-3=7); and Henrik Sedin, got his 28th assist of the season, his 7th assist in his last 10 games; his 3rd assist in two consecutive games. Ryan Miller, stopped 36 of 39 shots for a .923 Sv% for the Canucks.

Jacob Markstrom, who got the win against Carolina in Vancouver, will start against the Hurricanes. He has  a 2.13 GAA and is 3-1-1 in his last five games, which includes the win against the Hurricanes.

“I look forward to facing them again. They’ll be fresh in our memory from when we saw them last week.”—Jacob Markstrom on Canucks Twitter.

Jared McCann will be in the lineup in place of Derek Dorsett who has the flu.

Taylor Fedun will his Canucks debut tonight in place of Yannick Weber.

“I’ve had lots of ups and downs which have allowed me to get where I am today. I’m reallly looking forward to tonight.”—Tyler Fedun on Canucks Twitter.

CANUCK JOTTINGS

  • Bo Horvat has 4 goals, 3 assists in his last five games, including 2 power play goals.
  • Since the start of the calendar year, Horvat ranks t-sixth in the NHL in goals scored (4) and is t-fourth in points (7).
  • Canucks are averaging 2.41 goals per game. For an 82 game schedule the estimate is Vancouver will finish with 198 goals. The least number of goals ever scored by a Vancouver team in a full season of 82 games are 192 by the 1998-99 Canucks. 
  • In his last 13 games, Horvat has a FOW% of 50.4 percent (131 FOW and 124 FOL); 29 shots, 10 hits, 6 takeaways, 11 blocked shots; 2 PPG; 3 PPP; 9 PTS (4 G-5 A=9 PTS); and a 13.8 shooting percentage.
  • Canucks penalty kill is a killer at 26 for 29, 89.7 percent in their last 11 home games. And 34 for 40 in their last 12 games overall, 85.0 percent.
  • Vancouver has points in 12 of its last 21 (8-9-4=20 pts) & 15 of its last 27 games (10-12-5=25 pts).
  • Vancouver is 8 for 56, 14.3 percent  in their last 19 games overall since December 1, 2015, with the man advantage (6 for 38, 15.8 percent at home in 11 games since December 1).
  • Captain Henrik Sedin is 6 games played from tying Trevor Linden (1140) for most games played in a Canucks uniform. Henrik has skated in 1,134 career regular season games and also ranks first in franchise history in points (952), assists (732), and plus/minus (+225).
  • Daniel Sedin tied Markus Naslund (346) for first all-time in franchise goals on January 11 against Florida. In the goals department, Daniel ranks first in franchise history in power play goals (121), game-winning goals (77), and overtime goals (14).
  • Vancouver has had 147 power play opportunities to date, tied for the 3rd most of any team in the League; 72 of these opportunities have been drawn on the road, 8th in the NHL.
  • The Canucks conclude their seventh of 13 back-to-back series this season with tonight’s game versus Carolina. Thus far, the Canucks have gone 5-5-3 in back-to-backs this season including a record of 2-4-1 in the first game and 3-1-2 in the second game. Last season, Vancouver played in 12 back-to-back series. They posted a 15-8-1 record in those series going 10-2-0 in the first game and 5- 6-1 in the second game.
  • Henrik and Daniel Sedin have played in 590 wins together. They have been Vancouver’s top two scorers every season since 2006.07. According to ESB, since 1990.91 the only pairs of teammates to play in more wins together are Niklas Lidstrom and Kris Draper (664); and Lidstrom and Tomas Holmstrom (599).
  • Alex Edler surpassed Garth Butcher for 13th (611) for most games played in franchise history, against the Washington Capitals on January 14, 2016.
  • Henrik Sedin is 2 ppg from tying Ryan Kesler (61) for ninth all-time in franchise ppg
  • Alex Edler is 2 goals from tying Sami Salo (74) for third all-time amongst defencemen in franchise goals
  • According to Elias Sports, with their win on Jan. 11 vs FLA, the Canucks became the first NHL team to end streak of two opponents, each streak of 9+ games, before Feb. 1 of a season
  • Vancouver has scored a power play goal in five straight games; they have gone 5 for 16 during that stretch, 31.3 percent.
  • Alex Edler leads the team in time on ice per game (24:35) and has led the team in that category in 39 of 43 games he’s played, including 21 games where he’s led all skaters in TOI. He currently ranks 17th in the NHL in TOI/GP.
  • Chris Tanev leads the team and ranks seventh in the League in blocked shots with 101. His defence partner Alex Edler ranks t- 12th in the NHL with 93 blocked shots.
  • Jacob Markstrom made a career-high eight consecutive starts from Dec. 22 – Jan. 11. He has posted a record of 5-2-1 and a goals against average of 2.19 and .927 save % during that stretch.
  • Canucks players aged 23 or younger that have appeared in the lineup thus far (Baertschi, Horvat, Hutton, Virtanen, McCann, Gaunce, Shinkaruk, and Etem) have accounted for 21.2% of points (59), 22.3% of goals (23), 20.6% of assists (36), and 21.2% of shots (271) for the team this season.

In the jammed Pacific division, except for top spot held by the Los Angeles Kings, positions 2nd thru 6th are wide open for the taking, and the Canucks have been making a steady upward move in the standings towards one of the two remaining playoff spots in the division. They are 5 points out of 2nd and 2 points from 3rd place; 1 point ahead of Anaheim in 5th; 2 points in front of Calgary in 6th.

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In their last game, Carolina brought a three-game winning streak – all divisional victories – into a cross-conference game in St. Louis with an injury plagued Blues team last night . After back-to-back wins against Columbus, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Hurricanes defeated the St. Louis Blues for their 4rth straight win, 4-1 at Scottrade Center on Thursday night.

Brett Pesce, Brock McGinn and Riley Nash scored for the Hurricanes;  Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist and goalie Eddie Lack made 23 saves.

The Hurricanes have earned points in 7 of its 8 games, are 7-2-2 in their last 11 games and are 12-5-3 in their last 20 games.

According to Canucks.nhl.com, Cam Ward may get the chance to extend Carolina’s winning streak to five games after Eddie Lack made 23 saves in a 4-1 victory at the St. Louis Blues.

CAROLINA HURRICANE NOTES

  • The line consisting of Eric Staal, Kris Versteeg and Elias Lindholm have points in  three of the last four games.
  • Skinner is tied for third among all NHL skaters in game-winning goals and ranks tied for sixth among all NHL skaters in even-strength goals (14).
  • In the 20 games since Carolina started using an all-American blueline full-time, the Hurricanes are 12-5-3 and the defensemen have accounted for 46 points (13g, 33a).
  • With their win on Thursday at STL, the Hurricanes moved to 20-18-7 on the season. It marks the first time since the conclusion of the 2013-14 season that the team has posted an above-.500 record (36-35-11). The last time the Hurricanes were two games above .500 was after a 4-1 win vs. DAL on April 3, 2014 (34-32-11).
  • The Carolina Hurricanes lead all NHL teams in total takeaways (404). Carolina forward Jeff Skinner leads all Hurricanes skaters in takeaways with 45 so far this season. Skinner ranks second among all NHL skaters in total takeaways. Carolina rookie defensemen Brett Pesce (20), Noah Hanifin (16) and Jaccob Slavin (14) rank among the top five NHL rookie defensemen in takeaways.
  • Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk was selected on Thursday to represent the Metropolitan Division in the 2016 NHL All-Star Game in Nashville. Faulk ranks second in the league in power-play goals (12), and was the first player in the history of the NHL to score his
    first 12 goals of the season on the power play. Faulk is tied for the most power-play goals by a defenseman in a season in franchise history (Risto Siltanen; 1983-84).
  • The Carolina Hurricanes rank second in the NHL in faceoff win percentage (53.3). Hurricanes blueliner Noah Hanifin ranks first among NHL rookie defensemen (sixth overall) in power-play ice time (88:07).
  • Point Streaks
    JEFF SKINNER (2-1-3 / 2 Games)

In the tight Metropolitan division, except for top spot held by the Washington Capitals, positions 2nd thru 7th are wide open for the taking, and Carolina has been making a steady upward move in the standings towards one of the two remaining playoff spots in the division. They are 6 points out of 2nd; 4 points from 3rd place, and tied for a share  of 4rth with New Jersey, going into the game tonight.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD STANDINGS

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

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2015-2016 VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS ALL TEAMS

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CANUCKS PLAYER STATS

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Canucks Lose; Capitals Extend Home Winning Streak, With 4-1 Win

CANUCKS BANTER     By Andrew Chernoff    January 14, 2016

 

Vancouver visited the Washington Capitals in the first game of their 6-game road trip last night at Verizon Center. The Canucks brought a 2-0-1 record in their last three games on the road into the game, looking for a third victory in 4 games.

For the third time this season, Vancouver had a chance to spoil a teams long consecutive winning streak.  First, it was the Montreal  Canadians in October (9 games). Then, the the Florida Panthers on Monday night (12 games). Washington was in the midst of a 10 game winning streak at home last night.

But alas, it was not to be, as Vancouver (17-17-10), lost a tough one on the chin, 4 to 1, to the top team in the NHL, the Washington Capitals (33-7-3), who extended their consecutive winning streak at home to 11 straight games.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is poses after being presented a commemorative hockey stick by Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis in honor of his 500th career NHL goal before playing the Vancouver Canucks at Verizon Center on January 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 14: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals poses after being presented a commemorative hockey stick by Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis in honor of his 500th career NHL goal before playing the Vancouver Canucks at Verizon Center on January 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Evgeny Kuznetsov had two goals and an assist, and had a plus/minus of +4 for the Capitals; Andre Burakovsky, checked in with 2 assists; Braden Holtby, stopped 29 of 30 shots, for a .967 Sv%, for the top team in the NHL.

Vancouver was handed their 3rd loss in the last 11 games,  going to 6-3-2 in the span. And their first loss in their last four road games (2-1-1).

Radim Vrbata, had his second goal in his last 15 games; Bo Horvat, picked up his 6th point in 4 consecutive games (4-2=6); and Henrik Sedin, got his 28th assist of the season, his 7th assist in his last 10 games; his 3rd assist in two consecutive games. Ryan Miller, stopped 36 of 39 shots for a .923 Sv% for the Canucks.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Sven Baertschi #47 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck past Zach Sill #23 of the Washington Capitals in the second period during a game at Verizon Center on January 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 14: Sven Baertschi #47 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck past Zach Sill #23 of the Washington Capitals in the second period during a game at Verizon Center on January 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Sven Baertschi would have his consecutive points streak come to an end at 2 games (2-1=3).

The Capitals and Canucks played to a scoreless first period, with Vancouver goalie Ryan Miller making some great stops in his first game back from a groin injury.

After one period:

  • Washington out shot the Canucks 13 to 8. The Capitals had 8 giveaways to the Canucks 3.
  • Vancouver had 3 takeaways to Washington’s 1. Canucks had 8 blocked shots to the Capitals 5.
  • Vancouver ruled the face-off circle, going 7 for 12, 58.3 percent. Adam Cracknell was 2 for 2 on face-offs; Bo Horvat, 3 for 5.
  • Newcomer Emerson Etem led Canucks in shots with 3. Alex Biega had 4 blocked shots.
  • Four of the top six players in TOI for Canucks, were defensemen: Biega, Tanev, Edler, Bartkowski.

In the second period, the Canucks on a sloppy change, and Washington on a 3 on 2, led to the opening goal of the game by the Capitals, after Vancouver killed off a penalty to Alex Edler, 13 seconds earlier.

Evgeny Kuznetsov, with his 14th goal, on a backhand shot, assisted by Dmitry Orlov (12) at 6:12, 1-0 Washington. The 8th consecutive game Vancouver has given up the first goal.

The Capitals took a 2-0 lead at 12:03, when a shot by Karl Alzner went off Radim Vrbata’s stick and off the post on Miller’s blocker side.

Alzner, his 3rd goal, on a slapshot, from Andrew Burakovsky (9) and Justin Williams (15).

Canucks penalty kill came into the game, 32 for 38 in their last 11 games overall, 84.2 percent, and killed two penalties in the period, to improve that stat, 34 for 40, 85 percent.

Vancouver was 0 for 1 on the power play in the period.

After two periods:

  • Washington outshot the Canucks 15 to 14, 28 to 22 overall. The Capitals out hit the Canucks 12 to 4.
  • Vancouver had 8 takeaways to Washington’s 3. Canucks had 14 blocked shots to the Capitals 11.
  • Washington ruled the face-off circle, going 16 for 31, 51.6 percent. Newcomer Emerson Etem and Adam Cracknell led Canucks in shots with 4; Bo Horvat, with 3. Alex Biega had 5 blocked shots; Ben Hutton, 4.
  • Five of the top six players in TOI for Canucks, were defensemen: Biega, Tanev, Edler, Bartkowski and Hutton.

The Capitals were determined to put an exclamation on their desire to continue their consecutive home winning streak, as they scored just under the two minute mark of the final period, as the Canucks were under siege.

Tom Wilson, his 4rth goal of the season, on a wrist shot, at 1:37, assisted by Evgeny Kuznetsov (26) and Andre Burakovsky (10).

The Canucks were looking to avoid being shut out for the 6th time in their last 20 games. And they were handed a great opportunity with a power play when Marcus Johansson was sent off for holding Alex Burrows at 9:10. The power play received a bonus, a two-man advantage, when Brooks Laich received a penalty for high sticking Alex Burrows at 9:55.

Radim Vrbata, with his 11th of the season, would score on the power play with the two-man advantage at 11:09, from Bo Horvat (11) and Henrik Sedin (28). That would be it for the power play though. The Canucks power play would end up being 1 for 3.

With Vrbata’s power play goal, Vancouver made it five straight games they have scored at least one power play goal, going 5 for 16 during that stretch.

After sticking close with the Capitals on face-off draws in the game, the Canucks hit the skids in the final period with the Capitals winning 11 of 13 at one point.

With 2:13 left in the game, Miller was pulled for a 6th attacker for the Canucks in an attempt to pull within a goal of the Capitals. Miller would have to return due to a Canucks icing call, with 1:14 to go in the game. And then return for another icing with a minute left. With 48 seconds left, Burrows came out on the ice as the 6th attacker.

In the end, the Capitals would make it 4-1, on an empty net goal by Evgeny Kuznetsov, his 15 of the season, second of the game, at 19:59, unassisted.

The Canucks continue to sit in 4rth spot in the Pacific division, 2 points out of 3rd, and 5 points out of 2nd place, in the fight for a playoff position.

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GAME REVIEW

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CANUCKS PLAYERS STATS

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

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Canucks End Panthers’ 12-Game Winning Streak With 3-2 OT Victory

CANUCKS BANTER     By Andrew Chernoff    January 11, 2016
Daniel Sedin Slays The Panthers With OT Goal,
Gets His 346 Goal As A Canuck


The Canucks had a mission Monday night, as self serving as it was, to end the Panthers’ 12-game winning streak in game two of Florida’s Western Canada road swing.

The Panthers’ winning streak, the longest since the Boston Bruins went 12-0-0 from March 2 to March 22, 2014, was put at risk as Florida sought their 13th consecutive win.

The Vancouver Canucks (17-16-10) played the last game of their 7-game home stand against the Florida Panthers  (26-12-5) Monday night at Rogers Place.

For the second time this season, Vancouver would be spoilers to teams coming into Rogers Place on long consecutive winning streaks.  First it was the Montreal  Canadians. And now the the Florida Panthers.

Vancouver got their 6th win in their last 10 games, improving their record to 6-2-2, as they defeated Florida 3-2 in overtime.

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 11: Henrik Sedin #33 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates after Daniel Sedin scores in overtime on Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers as Erik Gudbranson #44 of the Panthers watches during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 11, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, BC – JANUARY 11: Henrik Sedin #33 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates after Daniel Sedin scores in overtime on Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers as Erik Gudbranson #44 of the Panthers watches during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 11, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Canucks battled hard, with Jacob Markstrom, the Sedins and the youngsters, leading the way.

Daniel Sedin with two goals; Jake Virtanen, with his first goal since returning to the lineup on Saturday night against Tampa Bay; Henrik Sedin with two assists; and Jacob Markstrom, stopping 26 of 28 shots with a .929 Sv%.

Bo Horvat and Sven Baertschi had their point streaks continue, with an assist each on Jake Virtanen’s goal. Horvat now has 4 goals and 2 assists in his last 4 games; Baertschi, 2 goals and 2 assists in his last 3 games.

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 11: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a save beside Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Florida Panthers and Alex Biega #55 of the Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 11, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

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Markstrom is now 5-2-1 with a 2.19 GAA and  .927 Sv%, in eight consecutive  starts, since Ryan Miller injured his groin Dec. 20 at the Florida Panthers.

Emerson Etem, in his first game as a Vancouver Canuck, had an impressive debut, and drew two penalties, including the one that led to the winning power play goal in overtime.

Vancouver had a shaky start to the game, and a shaky end to the opening period.

Florida wasted little time in getting on the scoreboard, as the Canucks surrendered the opening goal of the hockey game, the 7th opening goal on their seven game home stand by the opposition.

Jussi Jokinen, his 8th of the season, on a wrist shot, assisted by Reilly Smith (11) at 1:20, made it 1-0 Florida.

The Canucks once again were trailing early in a hockey game, where their opponent was dominating them in the play, catching them slow off the mark.

At 4:25, the Panthers’ Steven Kampfer received a penalty for holding Jake Virtanen giving the Canucks a man advantage opportunity to even the score at one apiece. Vancouver’s power play was unable to get a goal against the stingy penalty killing of the Panthers.

The bright spot for the Canucks was the play of the young players led by Bo Horvat, as he was robbed on at least two occasions by Roberto Luongo.

Roberto Luongo continued to stymie Vancouver as he came up on big on Emmerson Etem, Alex Burrows and Daniel Sedin as well, keeping the Canucks scoreless.

A tripping call on Brian Campbell for upending Emerson Etem, put Vancouver back on the power play for the second time in the period at 15:30. Once again, the Canucks came up empty, going 0 for 2 with the man advantage.

Just when you could see the Canucks game getting better and the momentum change, the Panthers scored a last minute goal, that took the wind out of the Canuck sails, going into the intermission.

Jonathan Huberdeau, his 7th goal, on a wrist shot, assisted by Aleksander Barkow (16) and Jaromir Jagr (17) at 19:27, to make it 2-0 Florida after the first frame.

Vancouver out shot the Panthers, 13 to 7; were 8 for 19 on face-offs; had 5 giveaways; were 0 for 2 on the power play; and 1 for 1 on the penalty kill.

Linden Vey was the best Canuck face-off man at 4 for 6; Daniel Sedin led Vancouver in shots with 3; Jake Virtanen, Bo Horvat and Jared McCann, had 2 shots each, in the first period.

In the middle frame, the Canucks came out skating with Florida, who had played the night before in Edmonton. And the Canucks pressure and persistence would pay off.

Daniel Sedin, with his 18th goal, would cut the Panthers lead in half, as his backhand shot would get by Roberto Luongo at 5:41, assisted by Henrik Sedin (26) and Radim Vrbata (9).

Nearing the halfway point of the period, Vancouver was out shooting the visitors 6-3 and 19-10 in the game.

Jared McCann would come close to getting the Canucks even as he had Luongo beaten but the goal post got in the way.

The middle frame ended 2-1 for the Panthers.

Vancouver and Florida had 8 shots each; Canucks were 10 for 22 on face-offs; had 4 giveaways; Florida had 3 giveaways.

Linden Vey was the best Canuck face-off man after two, at 5 for 9; Daniel Sedin and Jared McCann led Vancouver in shots with 4 each; Jake Virtanen, Bo Horvat and Emerson Etem, had 2 shots each, after two periods of play.

The Panthers went into the final period with a great opportunity to extend their consecutive winning streak to 13 games, with the 2-1 lead.

Just a minute into the 3rd period, the Canucks would get their 3rd power play opportunity as Bo Horvat drew a holding call for holding from Willie Mitchell at 1:05. Once again, Florida would successfully kill the penalty, handing the Canucks their third consecutive unsuccessful man advantage without a goal in the game.

Shots were a premium as both teams were struggling in that department which suited the Panthers more than the Canucks.

With 12:22 left in the final period, shots were 4-3 Florida, with the Panthers defensive game continually frustrating the Canucks puck possession.

As the period progressed, it seemed Florida raised their game up a notch as they could sense history in the making, while the Canucks looked like the team that played the night before.

With seven minutes left, and the Canucks seemingly unable to generate any offense due to the Panthers dominating play up and down the ice, it seemed more than likely, the Canucks would suffer a loss in the final game of their home stand.

But Vancouver would not go gently into the night, and after a great stop by Jacob Markstrom on a 3 on 1 by Florida, the Canucks would be inspired and finally put another goal by Roberto Luongo, off a face-off in the Florida end, to knot the game at 2-2.

Jake Virtanen, with his 2nd goal of the season, assisted by Bo Horvat (10) and Sven Baertschi (8), at 17:22.

Markstrom would have to continue to make some great stops in the final 2:38, as the Panthers did everything they could to get the go ahead goal, but time would run out in regulation play, with the game tied at 2-2.

The Canucks battled back and would at least get a point but the question on everybody’s minds: would Florida extend their consecutive winning streak?

Vancouver would go to the power play as Emerson Etem would draw another penalty as Jaromir Jagr would get penalized for hooking at 2:07.

Then for the second time this season, the Canucks would be consecutive game spoilers, as Daniel Sedin would score on the power play, ending Florida’s consecutive winning streak at 12 games.

Daniel Sedin, his 19th of the season, second of the game, on a wrist shot, assisted by Alex Edler (12) and Henrik Sedin (27) at 2:21.

The goal was Daniel Sedin’s 14th overtime winning goal which is a franchise best for the Canucks.

Daniel Sedin is now tied with Markus Naslund for the all-time lead in goals scored for Vancouver with 346.

As the Canucks were celebrating the win, the two benches would get into a scuffle, after words were exchanged.

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 11: Linesman Kiel Murchison separates Henrik Sedin #33 of the Vancouver Canucks and Willie Mitchell #33 of the Florida Panthers during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 11, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, BC – JANUARY 11: Linesman Kiel Murchison separates Henrik Sedin #33 of the Vancouver Canucks and Willie Mitchell #33 of the Florida Panthers during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 11, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

GAME REVIEW

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CANUCKS PLAYERS STATS

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WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD STANDINGS

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

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STATISTICS COURTESY OF THE NHL AND VANCOUVER CANUCKS

Canucks Aiming To End Panthers’ 12-Game Winning Streak

CANUCKS BANTER     By Andrew Chernoff    January 11, 2016


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The Vancouver Canucks (16-16-10) play the last game of their 7-game home stand against the Florida Panthers  (26-12-4) tonight at Rogers Place.

Canucks mission, as self serving as it is, end the Panthers’ 12-game winning streak in game two of Florida’s Western Canada road swing.

Vancouver looks for their 6th win in 10 games, sporting a record of 5-2-2 in their last 9.

The Canucks are 2-1-2 against the Panthers in their last five games played.

Canucks are 8 goals from 11, 000 goals scored as an NHL franchise, according to NHL.com

The Panthers’ streak is tied for the 10th-longest in NHL history and the longest of any team that failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs the previous season, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

The 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins hold the NHL record with 17 straight victories.

Roberto Luongo will be in net for the Panthers tonight, and will face the Canucks for the 5th time since being traded and is 2-1-1 against his former team. It will be his 898th career game tonight.

Jacob Markstrom gets the call for his 8th consecutive start, his first start ever against his former team .

Markstrom is 4-2-1 with a .927 save percentage in seven starts since Ryan Miller injured his groin Dec. 20 at the Florida Panthers.

Bo Horvat is currently sitting on a three-game point streak (4-1-5). Since the start of the new year, Horvat shares the NHL-lead in goals scored (4) and is t-sixth in points (5).

Sven Baertschi has a goal in each of his last two games and three points (2-1=3).

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 1: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Vancouver Canucks stops Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks to preserve a shootout victory for the Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 1, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 2-1. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, BC – JANUARY 1: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Vancouver Canucks stops Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks to preserve a shootout victory for the Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena January 1, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 2-1. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Luongo has a 9-0-0 record, a 1.31 GAA, .954 SV% and two shutouts, over his last nine games.

Emerson Etem, acquired Friday in a trade with the New York Rangers, will make his Vancouver debut.

Jared McCann to play tonight, even though he missed the morning skate in place of Adam Cracknell.

In their last game, Vancouver lost for the third time on their 7-game home stand against the Tampa Bay Lightning  Saturday night at Rogers Place, 3-2 in overtime.

Bo Horvat, had a goal and an assist ; and Sven Baertschi, a power play goal, in the losing effort. Vancouver is now 5-3-1 in their last nine games. And 8-8-4 at home this season.

Jacob Markstrom stopped 32 of 35 shots in his 7th straight start, for a Sv% of .914.

Markstrom is now, 4-4-2 in his last 10 games, with a GAA of 2.12 and a Sv% of .929. On the home stand, he is 3-2-1, with a GAA of 2.42 and Sv% of .921.

In their previous game, Vancouver led by Bo Horvat’s  two goals, including the winner on the power play with 1:06 remaining in regulation,  defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. Sven Baertschi, with a goal on his return to the lineup, also scored for Vancouver.

Jacob Markstrom stopped 26 of 28 shots in his 6th straight start, for a Sv% of .929.

Vancouver has a 4-4-4 record against the Atlantic division opponents and 8-8-5 record against the Eastern Conference overall.

Current injuries for the Canucks include: F Brandon Sutter (sports hernia surgery), D Luca Sbisa (hand), and D Dan Hamhuis (facial fracture) and F Jannick Hansen (upper body) are on the injured reserve list.

This morning the Canucks tweeted that Willie Desjardins feels that both Sbisa and Sutter are close to returning to the lineup.

Sbisa is ahead of Sutter and Sutter is very close. “They’ll both be with us at some point on our trip”

Vancouver sits in 3rd place in the Pacific division with 42 points, 4 points behind Arizona in 2nd place. They are 13 points behind Los Angeles;  a point in front of Anaheim. They are two points ahead of San Jose and Calgary;  5 points in front of Edmonton.

San Jose has 3 games in hand on Vancouver; Anaheim and Calgary 2 games each in hand on the Canucks; Los Angeles and Arizona have played one less game each than Vancouver.

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The Panthers come into the game having played the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night at Rexall Place, in the first game of their three game Western Canada road trip, where they extended their consecutive winning streak to 12 games, with a 2-1 victory.

Jaromir Jagr scored his 15 goal of the season unassisted; Jonathan Huberdeau scored the winner.

Goalie Al Montoya recorded his 50th career win, stopping 24 of 25 shot for a .960 Sv%.

Al Montoya now sports a 7-1-1 record this season, with a 1.67 GAA and 0.944 SV%.

Florida previously defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 last Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre. Reilly Smith had a goal, Jonathan Huberdeau had two helpers; Aleksander Barkov and Vincent Trocheck also scored.

Roberto Luongo stopped 30 of 32 shots and had a .938 Sv%; and had his career-best ninth consecutive win.

Current Florida injuries: Dave Bolland (lower body) is day-to-day.  Steven Kampfer (lower body) and  Marc Savard (post-concussion syndrome) are on the injured reserve list.

Florida is 3-4-1 against Pacific Division opponents and have a 8-6-1 record against the Western Conference overall.

The Panthers sit in 1rst place in the Atlantic division of the Eastern Conference, with 56 points, 5 points ahead of Detroit; 6 points ahead of Montreal; 7 points in front of Boston.

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FLORIDA 12-GAME WINNING STREAK

Florida became the first NHL team to ever win 12 consecutive games, after missing the playoffs the previous season, when they defeated Edmonton last night.

The Panthers are making it difficult to lose, as they have shown during their team record 12 game winning streak: 12-0-0, 38 goals for (3.17 G/gm) and 15 goals against (1.25 G/gm).

The Panthers have given up 9 goals in their past 8 games and 15  goals during their winning streak, which is the longest in the NHL this season, and the longest since the Boston Bruins won 12 games in a row during the 2013-14 season (March 2-22), according to NHL.com.

  • Power play is 5 for 43, 11.6 percent;
  • Penalty kill is 36 for 41, 87.8 percent.
  • Face-off win percentage is 47.8 percent.
  • The penalty kill is above their season average of 82 percent;
  • Power play below their season average of 16.8.
  • Face-off win percentage is below their season average of 48.8 percent.

The Panthers have also set a franchise record for consecutive road wins with 6. During that stretch they have:

  • 22 GF (3.67 G/gm) & 6 GA (1.00 G/gm)
  • 19.5 SF/gm; 27.2 SA/gm)
  • Their power play is 1 for 14, 7.1 percent (below season average of 8.9%)
  • Penalty kill is 19 for 21, 90.5 percent (above season average of 84.8%)
  • Face-off win percentage is 50.3 percent (above season average of 48.4%)

Over the 12-game streak dating back to Dec. 15, Aleksander Barkov leads Florida with six goals and 14 points. Jonathan Huberdeau leads the club with 11 assists. Florida has allowed the least amount of
goals in the NHL (15) over their 12-game winning streak. The Panthers have outscored their opponents 38-15 over their last 12 games.

 FLORIDA PANTHER NOTES

  • Florida has won a franchise record 12 consecutive games. Over the 12-game span, the Panthers have won  six consecutive home games and six consecutive road games.
  • With a win last night in Edmonton, Florida set a new franchise record for consecutive road wins (6) and set a franchise record for consecutive games with a point (13 games, 9-0-4)
  • Florida owns a 11-2-0 record over their last 13 road games.
  • The Panthers have allowed 9 goals over their last 8 games.
  • Florida owns a 17-0-1 record when scoring at least three goals and a 22-3-2 record when scoring first. Florida has scored 3+ goals in six of their last eight games.
  • Florida ranks first in the NHL for least goals allowed in the first period (19) and for least goals allowed this season (88).

CANUCKS JOTTINGS

  • Bo Horvat has 4 goals, 1 assist in his last three home games, including 2 power play goals.
  • Canucks are averaging 2.36 goals per game. For an 82 game schedule the estimate is Vancouver will finish with 194 goals. The least number of goals ever scored by a Vancouver team in a full season of 82 games are 192 by the 1998-99 Canucks. 
  • In his last 10 home games, Horvat has a FOW% of 55.9 percent (95 FOW and 75 FOL); 21 shots, 10 hits, 8 takeaways, 7 blocked shots; 2 PPG; 5 PTS (4 G-1 A=5PTS); and a 19.0 shooting percentage.
  • Canucks penalty kill is a killer at 25 for 28, 89.3 percent in their last 10 home games. And 31 for 37 in their last 10 games overall, 83.8 percent.
  • Vancouver has points in 11 of its last 19 (7-8-4=18 pts) & 14 of its last 25 games (9-11-5=23 pts).
  • Vancouver is 6 for 49 in their last 17 games overall since December 1, 2015, with the man advantage (5 for 34 at home in 10 games since December 1).
  • The Panthers organization contains a number of former Canucks, including former goaltender Roberto Luongo who posted a record of 252-137-50 and 38 shutouts and former defencemen Dale Tallon (44-93-137 in 222 GP) and Willie Mitchell (10-48-58 in 264). Florida’s Assistant Coach Mike Kelly also served as an Assistant Coach with the Canucks and their AHL affiliate the Manitoba Moose (2005-08).
  • Captain Henrik Sedin is 8 games played from tying Trevor Linden (1140) for most games played in a Canucks uniform. Henrik has skated in 1,132 career regular season games and also ranks first in franchise history in points (949), assists (729), and plus/minus (+224).
  • Daniel Sedin is 2 goals from tying Markus Naslund (346) for first all-time in franchise goals. In the goals department, Daniel ranks first in franchise history in power play goals (120), game-winning goals (76), and overtime goals (13). He is also 5 shots from becoming the first and only Canucks player in history to register 3,000 in his career.
  • Vancouver has had 140 power play opportunities to date, the sixth most of any team in the League; 69 of these opportunities have been drawn on the road (t-fourth in the NHL).

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

The Canucks head out on a 6-game road trip visiting Eastern Conference opponents:

  • Thursday, January 14 against the Washington Captials;
  • Friday, January 15 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
  • Sunday, January 17 against the New York Islanders
  • Tuesday, January 19 against the New York Rangers
  • Thursday, January 21 against the Boston Bruins
  • Saturday, January 23 against the Pittsburgh Penguins

Their next home game will be Tuesday, January 26 against the Nashville Predators.

COMING INTO TONIGHT…….

POINT STREAKS:

ALEX BIEGA (0-2-2 / 2 Games)
SVEN BAERTSCHI (2-1-3 / 2 Games)

BO HORVAT (4-1-5 / 3 Games)

CANUCKS AND NHL PLAYERS STATS:

  • Alex Edler is tied for 17th in the NHL in TOI/G with 24:36.
  • Jannick Hansen is tied for 23rd in the NHL in plus/minus with a +11.
  • Daniel Sedin is tied for 37th in the NHL in plus/minus with a +10
  • Henrik Sedin is tied for 40th in the NHL in plus/minus with a +10.
  • Bo Horvat is tied for 2nd in the NHL in negative plus/minus with a -19.
  • Radim Vrbata is 13th in the NHL in negative plus/minus with a -13.
  • Daniel Sedin is tied for 11th in NHL scoring with 38 points (17-21=38).
  • Henrik Sedin is tied for 26th in NHL scoring with 34 points (9-25=34).
  • Henrik Sedin is tied for 8th in the NHL in assists with 25.
  • Derek Dorsett is tied for 49th in NHL hits with 93.
  • Chris Tanev is 7th in the NHL in blocked shots with 98.
  • Alex Edler is tied for 13th in the NHL in blocked shots with 92.
  • Radim Vrbata is tied for 8th in the NHL in shots on goal with 144.
  • Daniel Sedin is  tied for 8th in the NHL in shots on goal with 144.
  • Jacob Markstrom is 13th in the NHL with least goals allowed (10 games or more), with 34.
  • Jacob Markstrom is 24rth in the NHL in GAA with 2.48 (13 games or more played).
  • Jacob Markstrom is tied for18th in the NHL in Sv% with .919 (13 games or more played).
  • Ryan Miller is 4rth in the NHL in goals allowed with 76.
  • Ryan Miller is 16th in the NHL in shots faced with 836.
  • Ryan Miller is 17th in the NHL in saves made with 760.
  • Brandon Prust is 14th in the NHL with 57 penalty minutes.
  • Derek Dorsett is 1rst in the NHL with most penalty minutes with 110.
  • Derek Dorsett is tied for 5th most minor penalties in the NHL with 20.
  • Derek Dorsett is tied for 2nd in the NHL in roughing penalties with 8.
  • Derek Dorsett is tied for 1rst in the NHL in misconducts with 4.
  • Derek Dorsett is tied for 3rd most  fighting majors in the NHL with 6.
  • Brandon Prust is tied for 2nd in the NHL in fighting majors with 7.
  • Alex Edler is tied for 21rst in the NHL in missed shots with 52.
  • Radim Vrbata is tied for 36th in the NHL in missed shots with 46.
  • Daniel Sedin is tied for 36th in the NHL in missed shots with 46.
  • Henrik Sedin is 42nd in the NHL in shooting percentage with 17.3 percent
  • Jared McCann is tied for 18th in the NHL in rookie points with 11 (7-4=11)
  • Jared McCann is tied for 10th in the NHL in rookie goals with 7.
  • Jared McCann is 12th in the NHL in rookie shots on goal with 62.
  • Ben Hutton is tied for 7th in the NHL in rookie assists with 10.
  • Ben Hutton is 17th in the NHL in rookie shots on goal with 51.
  • Ben Hutton is tied for 21rst in the NHL in rookie points with 10.
  • Ben Hutton is 13th in the NHL in rookie TOI/G with 17:49.
  • Ben Hutton is 11th in the NHL in rookie blocked shots with 35.
  • Ben Hutton is tied for 7th in the NHL in rookie negative plus/minus with -7.
  • Jake Virtanen is 11th in the NHL in rookie hits with 56.

GOALS BY PERIOD:

  • Canucks are 25th in the NHL in goals scored with 99.
  • Canucks are tied for 16th in the NHL in goals scored in 1rst periods with 30.
  • Canucks are 27th in the NHL in goals scored in 2nd periods with 31.
  • Canucks are tied for 18th in the NHL in goals scored in 3rd periods with 37.
  • Canucks are 22nd in least goals against in the NHL with 116.
  • Canucks are tied for 17th in the NHL in least goals against in 1rst periods with 32.
  • Canucks are tied for 4rth in the NHL in least goals against in 2nd periods with 33.
  • Canucks are tied for 21rst in the NHL in least goals against in 3rd periods with 43.
  • Opponents have scored first in 26 of 42 games played, for a record of 14-8-4.
  • Canucks have scored first in 16 of 42 games played, for a record of 8-2-6.

REAL TIME:

In the NHL, Vancouver is:

  • 27th in hits with 783
  • 15th in giveaways with 323
  • 21rst in blocked shots with 548
  • 25th in takeaways with 211
  • 15th in total face-offs with 2542
  • 29th in face-off wins with 1153
  • 30th in face-off losses with 1389
  • 20th in shots for with 1219
  • 23rd in shots against with 1290
  • 13th in missed shots with 465

LACK OF PRODUCTION:

  • Ben Hutton, 35 games without a goal; plus/minus of -7
  • Yannick Weber, 33 games without a goal; plus/minus of -14
  • Chris Higgins, 22 games without a goal; plus/minus of -14
  • Adam Cracknell, 22 games without a goal
  • Alex Burrows, 20 games without a goal; plus/minus of -7
  • Derek Dorsett, 1 goal in last 33 games played
  • Brandon Prust, 1 goal in last 31 games played
  • Bo Horvat,  4 goals in the last 30 games; plus/minus of -16
  • Jared McCann, 1 goal in last 21 games played; plus/minus of -8
  • Radim Vrbata, 1 goal in last 13 games played
  • Chris Higgins, 1 assist in last 25 games played
  • Brandon Prust, 1 assist in last 22 games played
  • Chris Tanev, 2 assists in last 25 games played
  • Alex Edler, 0 points in last 11 games played; plus/minus of -3
  • Yannick Weber, 1 point in last 14 games played; 2 points in last 20 games played
  • Ben Hutton, 1 point in last 13 games played; 2 points in last 19 games played

THE ROAD TO 25:

The Canucks have never had a season without a 25-goal scorer. Who will it be this year?

  • Daniel Sedin, 17 goals in 42 games played
  • Jannick Hansen, 12 goals in 41 games played
  • Radim Vrbata, 10 goals in 40 games played
  • Henrik Sedin, 9 goals in 40 games played
  • Jared McCann, 7 goals in 38 games played
  • Sven Baertschi, 7 goals in 34 games played

WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD STANDINGS

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

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2015-2016 VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS ALL TEAMS

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CANUCKS PLAYER STATS

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PANTHER PLAYER STATS

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