Showing posts with label Vancouver Canucks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vancouver Canucks. Show all posts

26 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Vesey Helps Rangers Edge Canucks

[ PHOTO: THE PROVINCE ]
NEW YORK -- Jimmy Vesey scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout as the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. Brock Boeser and Sven Baertschi of the Canucks and Kevin Shattenkirk and Rick Nash of the Rangers also scored during the shootout.
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24 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Hall Leads Devils Past Canucks

[ PHOTO: THE STAR LEDGER ]
NEWARK, N.J. -- Taylor Hall had a goal and two assists, Brian Boyle and Damon Severson each scored, and Cory Schneider made 23 saves to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.
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23 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Boeser, Canucks Power Past Pens

[ PHOTO: THE PROVINCE ]
PITTSBURGH -- Brock Boeser scored twice to keep his hot streak alive and former Pittsburgh defenseman Derrick Pouliot netted the winner Wednesday night as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Penguins 5-2 at PPG Paints Arena. Boeser has six goals, seven points in five-game point streak. Pouliot, a 2012 first-round draft pick who never panned out with…
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08 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Third-Period Burst Pushes Canucks Past Flames

[ PHOTO: CALGARY SUN ]
CALGARY, Alberta -- Bo Horvat and Henrik Sedin scored 38 seconds apart early in the third period to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames. Sam Gagner, Thomas Vanek and Derek Dorsett also scored for Vancouver. Dougie Hamilton, Johnny Gaudreau and Micheal Ferland replied for Calgary. Horvat swiped in loose puck…
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31 October, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Radulov Scores in OT to Lift Stars Past Canucks

[ PHOTO: THE BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCE ]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Alexander Radulov scored at 2:32 of overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. Radulov picked up a loose puck and skated into the Canucks' zone, then beat goaltender Jacob Markstrom with a shot to the blocker side. Vancouver earlier had a chance to…
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22 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

NHL Primed for China Push

[ PHOTO: USA TODAY ]
Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Sutter battles a pair of Los Angeles Kings defenders for puck possession during Thursday's NHL China Games showdown at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. The Kings won 5-2, with a rematch set for Saturday afternoon at Wukesong Arena in Beijing. [Photo/China Daily] World's top pro league ready to offer expertise ahead of 2022…
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21 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Kings Top Canucks in 1st NHL Game in China

[ PHOTO: THE NORFOLK VIRGINIAN-PILOT ]
Tanner Pearson scored two goals in an exhibition game, which would typically be no gigantic feat. But it felt like more of an accomplishment to the Los Angeles left wing with Thursday's contest being the first NHL game played in China. Standout goalie Jonathan Quick made 31 saves and the Kings posted a 5-2 victory over…
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05 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Canucks GM Benning: We're Not Trading Sedins

[ PHOTO: SB NATION ]
Henrik and Daniel Sedin will not be asked to waive their no-trade clause this season, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning said. Both Swedes, who will turn 37 on Sept. 26, are entering the final season of their respective four-year, $28 million contracts. "We're not moving the Sedins unless they come to me at some point…
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01 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Canucks Ink F Vanek to 1-Year, $2 Million Deal

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Thomas Vanek to a one-year, $2 million contract on Friday. "Thomas has been a prolific scorer throughout his career and we're excited to add his offense and experience to help with the continued growth of our forwards," said Canucks general manager Jim Benning. "His skill and ability to contribute on the…
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26 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Canucks Hire Green as Coach

[ PHOTO: YAHOO! SPORTS ]
Travis Green will be hired as the new coach of the Vancouver Canucks, ESPN reported Tuesday. Green, 46, served as the coach of the Canucks' AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, for the last three seasons. He guided the Comets to a 120-78-20 record and an appearance in the Calder Cup Final two seasons ago. Before coaching…
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10 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Canucks Fire Desjardins After Finishing Last

[ PHOTO: YAHOO! SPORTS ]
The Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Willie Desjardins on Monday. The Canucks, in their third season under Desjardins, finished last in the Pacific Division and their 69 points were the second-fewest in the NHL behind Colorado. "We made a very difficult decision to relieve Willie Desjardins of his duties as head coach today," Canucks general manager…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

McDavid Reaches 100 Points as Oilers Beat Canucks

 [ PHOTO: VANCOUVER SUN ]
EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers didn't get first spot in the Pacific Division, but their final regular season game of the season still felt like a party. Connor McDavid hit the 100-point mark, and Jordan Eberle got a hat trick as the Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 Sunday. Laurent Brossoit got his fourth career…
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09 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Oilers Clinch Home Ice for First Round

[ PHOTO: THE PROVINCE ]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Iiro Pakarinen's power-play goal proved to be the winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Saturday night in the second-to-last game of the NHL regular season for both teams. Pakarinen gave the Oilers a 3-1 lead at 9:20 of the third as he put in Milan Lucic's rebound.…
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07 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Vrbata's Two Goals Lead Coyotes Past Canucks

[PHOTO: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS]
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Ever since they fell off the playoff pace, the Arizona Coyotes have insisted they were focused not on draft position but on progress. They made some more of the latter Thursday. Radim Vrbata netted a pair of goals, and Luke Schenn and Alex Burmistrov also scored as the Coyotes beat the Vancouver Canucks…
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05 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Quick Strikes Help Sharks Down Canucks

[PHOTO: VANCOUVER SUN]
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Sharks brushed off recent injury adversity by setting a franchise record with their fastest two-goal sequence en route to a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night at SAP Center. By sweeping the Canucks in a home-and-home series, San Jose clinched no worse than a third-place finish…
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01 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Kings Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive with Win vs. Canucks

[PHOTO: VANCOUVER SUN]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Jarome Iginla scored his 625th career goal and goaltender Jonathan Quick stopped 35 shots for the shutout as the Los Angeles Kings kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 2-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Kings (37-33-7) who trail Nashville by eight…
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30 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Kings, Canucks Will Show NHL to China

[PHOTO: THE PROVINCE]
The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks will face off in the first NHL preseason games played in China, it was announced late Wednesday. The games will be played Sept. 21 at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai and Sept. 23 at Huaxi LIVE Wukesong's Le Sports Center in Beijing. "The 2017 NHL China Games presented by O.R.G.…
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29 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Ducks Dump Canucks, Seal Playoff Spot

[PHOTO: ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Corey Perry and Patrick Eaves scored in the game's first 1:37 as the Anaheim Ducks cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. The Ducks (42-23-11) clinched a playoff spot as they posted their fifth straight win. Anaheim also retained sole possession of first place in the Pacific…
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27 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jets Edge Canucks to Keep Slim Hopes Alive

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Winnipeg Jets' playoff hopes may be dangling by a tenuous thread, but after a narrow win over Vancouver Canucks, the thread hasn't snapped yet. The Jets edged the Canucks 2-1 on Sunday night, hanging on for their playoff lives in front of a jubilant hometown crowd. With six games left to play,…
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25 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Big Second Period Powers Canucks Past Wild

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Reid Boucher scored twice and Brock Boeser scored his first NHL goal in his pro debut as part of a four-goal second period to jump start the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Vancouver backup goaltender Richard Bachman made 25 saves in limiting the Wild to…
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22 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Sutter, Sedin Lift Canucks Past Blackhawks in OT

CHICAGO -- Brandon Sutter scored a pair of goals in regulation, and Daniel Sedin scored with 2:48 to go in overtime to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Henrik Sedin and Reid Boucher also scored as Vancouver (29-34-9) snapped a six-game winless streak. Ryan Hartman scored twice…
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05 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Bachman Helps Canucks Beat Ducks

[PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES]
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Goalie Richard Bachman stopped 43 shots to win his season debut and lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night at the Honda Center. Bo Horvat and Markus Granlund scored for the Canucks (28-30-7), who earned their second victory in as many nights after losing six…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

Kings' Rally is a Bit Short

[PHOTO: LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS]
LOS ANGELES—Jarome Iginla made a sound strategic decision when he left Colorado last week for a trip with the Avalanche. Knowing that the trade deadline would hit while he was on the road and that he was likely to be traded, the 39-year-old forward took more than a few days' worth of clothes with him. "Maybe…
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03 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Sharks Beat Canucks for Third Straight Win

[PHOTO: SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS]
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Sharks got goals from three different skaters while back-up goalie Aaron Dell made 17 saves during a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. San Jose opened a seven-point lead in the Pacific Division over idle Edmonton by winning a third straight game and fourth time in…
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01 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Red Wings' Busy Day Ends With 3-2 Overtime Win in Vancouver

PHOTO: DETROIT FREE PRESS
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In sell mode, the Detroit Red Wings showed they have fight in them yet. Two goals from Frans Nielsen, a fine night from Petr Mrazek and an overtime goal from Justin Abdelkader earned the Wings a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday at Rogers Arena. Out of the playoff picture, the…
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