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Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua (81) celebrates his second goal against Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal (1) during third period NHL hockey action, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Joshua scores twice as Canucks claw out 3-2 win over slumping Ducks

Vancouver goalie Silovs made 20 saves in first NHL action since March of 2023

Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua (81) celebrates his second goal against Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal (1) during third period NHL hockey action, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks players celebrate after defeating the Calgary Flames 4-2 during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Saturday, March 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks clinch first playoff berth since 2019-20 NHL season

Canucks back in action Sunday when they host the Anaheim Ducks

Vancouver Canucks players celebrate after defeating the Calgary Flames 4-2 during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Saturday, March 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy, front right, shoves Dallas Stars’ Joe Pavelski during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dallas Stars clinch playoff spot with 3-1 win over Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver closes out a 9-game homestand Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks

Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy, front right, shoves Dallas Stars’ Joe Pavelski during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver’s Brock Boeser and Los Angeles’ Mikey Anderson battle for a puck in Monday night’s game at Rogers Arena. The Kings defeated the Canucks 3-2. Los Angeles Kings photo

THE MOJ: Coin-flip loss to the Kings nothing to lose sleep over, Canucks fans

Stifling defensive match the type of game Vancouver has been winning more often than not

Vancouver’s Brock Boeser and Los Angeles’ Mikey Anderson battle for a puck in Monday night’s game at Rogers Arena. The Kings defeated the Canucks 3-2. Los Angeles Kings photo
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland, back right, and Los Angeles Kings’ Matt Roy get in a scuffle as linesman Brandon Gawryletz tries to separate them at the end of second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, March 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks must wait to clinch playoff spot after 3-2 loss to L.A. Kings

Vancouver hosts the Dallas Stars on Thursday

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland, back right, and Los Angeles Kings’ Matt Roy get in a scuffle as linesman Brandon Gawryletz tries to separate them at the end of second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, March 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander, back left, Quinn Hughes, back centre, and Elias Pettersson, front right, celebrate Hoglander’s second goal against the Calgary Flames, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hoglander scores 2 as Vancouver Canucks dump Calgary Flames 4-2

Vancouver continues 9-game homestand Monday against the L.A. Kings

Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander, back left, Quinn Hughes, back centre, and Elias Pettersson, front right, celebrate Hoglander’s second goal against the Calgary Flames, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Hockey has been a nice escape for Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher, whose mother Della is battling brain cancer. Montreal Canadiens photo

THE MOJ: Delta’s Gallagher family showing more toughness through adversity

Pressure. Every player in the National Hockey League feels it. Whether it’s…

Hockey has been a nice escape for Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher, whose mother Della is battling brain cancer. Montreal Canadiens photo
Vancouver Canucks’ Nikita Zadorov, back left, Noah Juulsen (47) and Ilya Mikheyev celebrate Zadorov’s second goal as Montreal Canadiens’ Cole Caufield (22) skates past during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Zadorov scores 2, lifts Canucks to 4-1 win over struggling Canadiens

Vancouver remains atop NHL’s Western Conference standings

Vancouver Canucks’ Nikita Zadorov, back left, Noah Juulsen (47) and Ilya Mikheyev celebrate Zadorov’s second goal as Montreal Canadiens’ Cole Caufield (22) skates past during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
“He’s had an incredible season. He made our team because he’s a very intelligent player – specifically without the puck,” Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato on Zach Benson’s (pictured) rookie season. Buffalo Sabres photo

THE MOJ: Intelligence, lack of ego have Chilliwack’s Benson in the NHL at 18

B.C.-born Buffalo Sabre winger holding his own as the league’s 2nd-youngest player

“He’s had an incredible season. He made our team because he’s a very intelligent player – specifically without the puck,” Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato on Zach Benson’s (pictured) rookie season. Buffalo Sabres photo
New York Rangers’ Ryan Hollweg lands on the ground after being hit by New York Islanders’ Chris Simon (12) during the third period of their hockey game, Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. Simon’s family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it “strongly believes” a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Ed Betz

Family ‘strongly believes’ brain injury fueled ex-NHL enforcer Simon’s death

Statement says death was a suicide, blames CTE caused by repeated head trauma

New York Rangers’ Ryan Hollweg lands on the ground after being hit by New York Islanders’ Chris Simon (12) during the third period of their hockey game, Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. Simon’s family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it “strongly believes” a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Ed Betz
Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson produces 3 points as Canucks beat Buffalo Sabres 3-2

Vancouver hosts the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday

Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin, front left, celebrates his goal as Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter, bottom centre, and Filip Hronek, back, lie on the ice during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, March 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ovechkin nets winner as Washington Capitals edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1

B.C. side continues 9-game homestand Tuesday against Buffalo

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin, front left, celebrates his goal as Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter, bottom centre, and Filip Hronek, back, lie on the ice during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, March 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Christian Felton (left) of the Vernon Vipers battles Carter Wilkie of the Chilliwack Chiefs battles for the puck during a 2019 B.C. Hockey League game at the Chilliwack Coliseum. (Jenna Hauck - Black Press)

Vancouver Canucks sign former Vernon Viper

Defenceman Christian Felton inks 1-year contract with NHL club

Christian Felton (left) of the Vernon Vipers battles Carter Wilkie of the Chilliwack Chiefs battles for the puck during a 2019 B.C. Hockey League game at the Chilliwack Coliseum. (Jenna Hauck - Black Press)
Vancouver Canucks’ Ilya Mikheyev (65) scores on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the first period of an NHL game in Vancouver, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche rally for 4-3 comeback win over Canucks

Vancouver held 3-0 lead late in second period

Vancouver Canucks’ Ilya Mikheyev (65) scores on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the first period of an NHL game in Vancouver, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Zack Ostapchuk was surrounded by microphones following the former Vancouver Giants team captain debut with the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, March 12. (Ottawa Senators)

VIDEO: Former Vancouver Giants captain Zack Ostapchuk makes NHL debut with Senators

‘My dream as a little kid is coming true’

Zack Ostapchuk was surrounded by microphones following the former Vancouver Giants team captain debut with the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, March 12. (Ottawa Senators)
Milwaukee Admirals’ Cody Hodgson of the American Hockey League poses for a picture Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Milwaukee. Hodgson is a former NHL player who retired from hockey eight years ago due to a muscle disorder but is now making a comeback. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Former Canuck Hodgson chasing comeback 8 years after health forced retirement

Team Canada junior hero back in pro hockey again after his condition improves

Milwaukee Admirals’ Cody Hodgson of the American Hockey League poses for a picture Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Milwaukee. Hodgson is a former NHL player who retired from hockey eight years ago due to a muscle disorder but is now making a comeback. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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)

Canuck Demko named one of the NHL three stars of the week

Goalie went 3-0-0 with a 0.81 goals-against average and .969 save percentage

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)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43), Teddy Blueger (53) and Phillip Di Giuseppe (34) skate to the bench after celebrating Di Giuseppe’s goal as Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) watches during the first period of an NHL game, in Vancouver, Saturday, March 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Canucks crush Jets 5-0 but all-star goalie Demko leaves in second period

Vancouver continues 9-game homestand Wednesday against Colorado Avalanche

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43), Teddy Blueger (53) and Phillip Di Giuseppe (34) skate to the bench after celebrating Di Giuseppe’s goal as Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) watches during the first period of an NHL game, in Vancouver, Saturday, March 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
<div>The Vancouver Canucks looked around ahead of the NHL's trade deadline Friday, but general manager Patrik Allvin says high prices kept his team from making any moves. Allvin attends a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, March 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns</div>

Vancouver Canucks take a pass on trade deadline day frenzy

GM Allvin says team ‘good enough to compete’ after quiet day as other teams make moves

<div>The Vancouver Canucks looked around ahead of the NHL's trade deadline Friday, but general manager Patrik Allvin says high prices kept his team from making any moves. Allvin attends a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, March 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns</div>
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Michael Amadio (22) shoots the puck between Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy (7) and centre Elias Pettersson (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

First-place Canucks hand struggling Golden Knights 3-1 loss in Vegas

Quinn Hughes, Phillip Di Giuseppe and Conor Garland score for Vancouver

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Michael Amadio (22) shoots the puck between Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy (7) and centre Elias Pettersson (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)