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Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser, back right, celebrates his second goal as Tampa Bay Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev skates past during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Boeser moves into tie for NHL goal-scoring lead as Canucks beat Bolts 4-1

Vancouver forward scores hat trick; Hughes adds 3 assists

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser, back right, celebrates his second goal as Tampa Bay Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev skates past during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (32) makes the save as Brady Skjei, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks hang on to beat visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-3

Tampa Bay Lightning pay visit to B.C. on Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (32) makes the save as Brady Skjei, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
New Jersey Devils’ Nathan Bastian (14) and Michael McLeod (20) celebrate McLeod’s goal on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) as Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes (43) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Bratt spoils Vancouver comeback as Devils win ‘Hughes Bowl’ 6-5

Jack Hughes counts 3 points for winners, brother Quinn 2 in a losing cause

New Jersey Devils’ Nathan Bastian (14) and Michael McLeod (20) celebrate McLeod’s goal on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) as Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes (43) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov, right, swats away a check from Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Visiting Vancouver Canucks hang on for 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

Zadorov picks up a point against ex-teammates after trade

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov, right, swats away a check from Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Former NHL hockey player Dave Babych speaks at the Surrey Arts & Business Awards luncheon at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Contributed photo: SBOT)

Ex-Canuck Babych trashes former coach Keenan at B.C. awards event

‘Technically he was the worst coach I’ve ever seen,’ former Canucks defenseman tells luncheon crowd

Former NHL hockey player Dave Babych speaks at the Surrey Arts & Business Awards luncheon at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Contributed photo: SBOT)
Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, right, takes the puck from Vegas Golden Knights’ Nicolas Hague during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Eichel’s three points lift Golden Knights to 4-1 win over Canucks

Vancouver travels to Calgary to meet Flames on Saturday

Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, right, takes the puck from Vegas Golden Knights’ Nicolas Hague during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson scores winner, Boeser scores 2 as Canucks beat Ducks 3-1

Vancouver hosts Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday

Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
San Jose Sharks defenceman Kyle Burroughs (4) passes the puck next to Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Granlund breaks tie early in 3rd period, Sharks beat Canucks 4-3

Vancouver plays host Anaheim on Tuesday night

San Jose Sharks defenceman Kyle Burroughs (4) passes the puck next to Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Blueger nets 1st goal of season as Canucks thump Seattle Kraken 5-1

Vancouver visits San Jose Sharks on Saturday

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tufte scores go-ahead goal in 3rd to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

Big winger called up from minors earlier in the day

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hughes matches career-high goal mark as Canucks dump Sharks 3-1

Vancouver captain’s 30 points leave him atop NHL scoring list

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Vancouver Canucks fall 4-3 to Seattle Kraken for second straight loss

Canucks will host the San Jose Sharks on Monday

Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, left, is checked by Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Lindholm has 3-point night, leads Flames to 5-2 win over Canucks

Vancouver opens a two-game homestand Saturday against Seattle

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, left, is checked by Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Vancouver Canucks players celebrate after defeating the New York Islanders during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hughes nets OT winner as Canucks claw out 4-3 win over Islanders

Vancouver captain seals victory in Horvat’s return

Vancouver Canucks players celebrate after defeating the New York Islanders during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Sunday, November 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Garland, Joshua produce 2 points apiece as Canucks beat Habs 5-2

Vancouver goalie Casey DeSmith stopped 30 shots to earn win in goal

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Sunday, November 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (right) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during second period NHL hockey action, in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Gregor scores winner, Leafs beat visiting Vancouver Canucks 5-2

Canucks see their 5-game winning streak come to an end

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (right) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during second period NHL hockey action, in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun (6) slams into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canucks thump Senators 5-2 to extend winning streak to 5 games

Vancouver heads to Toronto to face Maple Leafs on Saturday

Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun (6) slams into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, centre, and Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci, left, watch the puck after it deflected off the mask of Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Boeser nets 2, Hughes has 4 points as surging Canucks whip Oilers 6-2

Vancouver visits the Ottawa Senators on Thursday

Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, centre, and Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci, left, watch the puck after it deflected off the mask of Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Dallas Stars’ Evgenii Dadonov (63) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Goalie Demko shines with 27 saves as Canucks power past Stars 2-0

Vancouver boosts record to 8-2-1 early in NHL season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Dallas Stars’ Evgenii Dadonov (63) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks left wing Andrei Kuzmenko, left, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Hughes has 5-point night as Canucks demolish San Jose Sharks 10-1

Brock Boeser, Anthony Beauvillier add 2 goals apiece for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks left wing Andrei Kuzmenko, left, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)