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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) stops a shot as Matt Dumba (24) and Travis Dermott (33) defend while Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Joshua nets winner, Canucks beat Coyotes 2-1 for sixth win in seven games

Vancouver hosts the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) stops a shot as Matt Dumba (24) and Travis Dermott (33) defend while Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Columbus Blue Jackets’ Jake Bean, left, tries to clear the puck as Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Marchenko nets shootout winner, Blue Jackets edge Canucks 4-3

Vancouver sees 5-game winning streak end

Columbus Blue Jackets’ Jake Bean, left, tries to clear the puck as Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus Girgensons (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Fans vote in host of Canucks, Leafs to NHL All-Star weekend

Vancouver will have 5 players taking part in festivities

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus Girgensons (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) battle for position in front of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Demko makes 26 saves as red-hot Canucks blank Sabres 1-0 in Buffalo

Vancouver has won five consecutive road games

Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) battle for position in front of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Vancouver Canucks’ Ilya Mikheyev (65) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jake Guentzel (59) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Mikheyev was called for interference. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Elias Pettersson’s OT winner lifts Canucks to 4-3 win over Penguins

Vancouver has won four straight games on road trip

Vancouver Canucks’ Ilya Mikheyev (65) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jake Guentzel (59) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Mikheyev was called for interference. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) checks Vancouver Canucks centre Nils Aman in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Canucks down Islanders 5-2 for third-straight win in New York area

Vancouver currently on a season-long seven-game road trip

New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) checks Vancouver Canucks centre Nils Aman in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops a shot by New York Rangers’ Jacob Trouba (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pettersson and Hoglander each score twice as Canucks down Rangers 6-3

Vancouver leads NHL’s Pacific Division with a 26-11-3 record

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops a shot by New York Rangers’ Jacob Trouba (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Miller and Pettersson score 2 apiece, Canucks dump Devils 6-4

Captain Quinn Hughes adds three assists for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
St. Louis Blues’ Kasperi Kapanen (42) dives after a loose puck as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Thomas scores third-period goal, lifting Blues to 2-1 win over Canucks

Conor Garland tallies lone marker for Vancouver

St. Louis Blues’ Kasperi Kapanen (42) dives after a loose puck as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Vancouver Canucks Sam Lafferty (18) skates with the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) as Jake Sanderson (85) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Vancouver Canucks jump on Senators early, finish off 6-3 win

Elias Pettersson and Pius Suter each score twice for winners

Vancouver Canucks Sam Lafferty (18) skates with the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) as Jake Sanderson (85) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

THE MOJ: Vancouver Canucks get a dose of second-half hockey in loss to Flyers

It was also an indicator of what’s to come as the season moves along

Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Second-period flurry lifts Flyers to 4-1 win over Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver hosts the Ottawa Senators on Jan. 2

Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
<div>Nikita Zadorov has been a Vancouver Canuck for nearly a month and says the adjustment has been smooth. Zadorov, right, checks San Jose Sharks’ William Eklund during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

New system, teammates: Zadorov adjusting to life after a month as a Canuck

Consensus at the time of the trade was that the Canucks had underpaid for the 6’6”-blueliner

<div>Nikita Zadorov has been a Vancouver Canuck for nearly a month and says the adjustment has been smooth. Zadorov, right, checks San Jose Sharks’ William Eklund during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>
Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko (96) celebrates his first goal as San Jose Sharks’ Fabian Zetterlund (20) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks atop NHL standings after 7-4 win over San Jose Sharks

Kuzmenko nets 2 goals as Vancouver heads into holiday break with victory

Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko (96) celebrates his first goal as San Jose Sharks’ Fabian Zetterlund (20) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Dallas Stars centre Radek Faksa (12) knocks Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland, to the ice as they compete for a loose puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Duchene scores with 9.2 seconds left in OT, Stars edge Canucks 4-3

Vancouver gave up lead late in third period

Dallas Stars centre Radek Faksa (12) knocks Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland, to the ice as they compete for a loose puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) is restrained by referees has he is given a penalty unsportsmanlike behaviour during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Surging Canucks pounce on Nashville Predators in 5-2 road win

Vancouver is 19-0-0 when leading after two periods this season

Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) is restrained by referees has he is given a penalty unsportsmanlike behaviour during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Vancouver Canucks right wing Ilya Mikheyev, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Boeser scores 23rd goal as Canucks top depleted Blackhawks 4-3

Vancouver visits the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night

Vancouver Canucks right wing Ilya Mikheyev, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota Wild defenceman Jake Middleton (5) and Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (8) compete for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in St Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Zuccarello scores in shootout to give Wild 2-1 win over Canucks

Vancouver continues road swing Sunday against Chicago

Minnesota Wild defenceman Jake Middleton (5) and Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (8) compete for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in St Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nick Cicek and a 2024 sixth-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks on Friday for forward Jack Studnicka. (Photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks)

Canucks acquire Cicek and 2024 6th-round pick from Sharks for Studnicka

The 23-year-old Cicek has a goal and two assists in 18 this season for the San Jose Barracuda

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nick Cicek and a 2024 sixth-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks on Friday for forward Jack Studnicka. (Photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks)
Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) scores on Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) as Panthers’ Niko Mikkola (77) defends during the second period of an NHL game in Vancouver on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Canucks blank Florida Panthers 4-0 on night honouring Roberto Luongo

Dakota Joshua scores 2 goals, Demko posts shutout to lead way for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) scores on Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) as Panthers’ Niko Mikkola (77) defends during the second period of an NHL game in Vancouver on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns