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Vancouver Canucks centre J.T. Miller (9) celebrates after his winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game in front of Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson (74), Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Miller scores late in OT, lifts Canucks to 3-2 win over Capitals

NHL-leading Vancouver side ends two-game losing skid

Vancouver Canucks centre J.T. Miller (9) celebrates after his winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game in front of Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson (74), Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) stops a Detroit Red Wings right wing Christian Fischer (36) shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Walman scores on OT penalty shot, Red Wings beat Canucks 4-3

Vancouver visits Washington in Sunday matinee contest

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) stops a Detroit Red Wings right wing Christian Fischer (36) shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, left, scores as Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, top right, is unable to block the shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Boston Bruins blank Canucks 4-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teams

Vancouver visits Detroit on Saturday afternoon

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, left, scores as Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, top right, is unable to block the shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) blocks the shot of Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Lindholm scores 2 in debut, Vancouver Canucks clip Hurricanes 3-2

Quinn Hughes and Brock Boeser each have 2 assists for victors

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) blocks the shot of Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
FILE - Calgary Flames center Dillon Dube (29) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Detroit. Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their respective clubs in recent days amid a report that five members of that team have been asked to surrender to police to face sexual assault charges. New Jersey’s Michael McLeod and Cal Foote, Philadelphia’s Carter Hart, Calgary’s Dillon Dube and former NHL player Alex Formenton have all been granted indefinite leave, with the absences announced this week. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

NHL to wait for Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before next steps

The NHL launched its own investigation in 2022 and pledged to release the findings

FILE - Calgary Flames center Dillon Dube (29) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Detroit. Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their respective clubs in recent days amid a report that five members of that team have been asked to surrender to police to face sexual assault charges. New Jersey’s Michael McLeod and Cal Foote, Philadelphia’s Carter Hart, Calgary’s Dillon Dube and former NHL player Alex Formenton have all been granted indefinite leave, with the absences announced this week. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
League commissioner Gary Bettman says NHL players will be able compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. NHL players haven’t competed at a Games since the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Bettman speaks during a news conference in Las Vegas, June 22, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-John Locher

NHL players heading back to the Olympics after 12-year absence

League commits to 2026 and 2030 after last participating in 2014

League commissioner Gary Bettman says NHL players will be able compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. NHL players haven’t competed at a Games since the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Bettman speaks during a news conference in Las Vegas, June 22, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-John Locher
Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

THE MOJ: Lindholm trade means the Canucks are all in this year

It’s the right player and the right message at the right time for Vancouver

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm (28) warms up before the team’s NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, George Walker IV

Flames deal Lindholm to Vancouver Canucks for Kuzmenko, draft picks

2024 first-round draft pick among assets headed to Calgary

Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm (28) warms up before the team’s NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, George Walker IV
FILE - New Jersey Devils’ Michael McLeod watches during a break in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

4 NHL players charged in 2018 junior hockey sexual assault case, lawyers say

Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote charged with sexual assault by police in Ontario

FILE - New Jersey Devils’ Michael McLeod watches during a break in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
FILE - Ottawa Senators’ Alex Formenton skates during an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Philadelphia. Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their respective clubs in recent days amid a report that five members of that team have been asked to surrender to police to face sexual assault charges. New Jersey’s Michael McLeod and Cal Foote, Philadelphia’s Carter Hart, Calgary’s Dillon Dube and former NHL player Alex Formenton have all been granted indefinite leave, with the absences announced this week. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Ex-NHLer Alex Formenton charged in Canadian sex assault investigation: lawyer

Several other players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team also charged, Formenton’s lawyer says

FILE - Ottawa Senators’ Alex Formenton skates during an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Philadelphia. Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their respective clubs in recent days amid a report that five members of that team have been asked to surrender to police to face sexual assault charges. New Jersey’s Michael McLeod and Cal Foote, Philadelphia’s Carter Hart, Calgary’s Dillon Dube and former NHL player Alex Formenton have all been granted indefinite leave, with the absences announced this week. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser, from left to right, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes celebrate Pettersson’s winning goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) as Zach Werenski (8) looks on during overtime NHL hockey action in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson caps Canucks comeback with OT tally in 5-4 win over Columbus

Brock Boeser scores three times for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser, from left to right, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes celebrate Pettersson’s winning goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) as Zach Werenski (8) looks on during overtime NHL hockey action in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
St. Louis Blues goalie Joel Hofer (30) stops Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek (17) during overtime NHL hockey action, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Schenn’s OT winner helps Blues survive Canucks comeback push, take 4-3 win

Pius Suter nets second career hat trick in losing cause for Vancouver

St. Louis Blues goalie Joel Hofer (30) stops Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek (17) during overtime NHL hockey action, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Police in London, Ont., are not confirming a report that five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to authorities to face charges of sexual assault. A London Police cruiser is seen in London, Ont., Friday, May 30, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

Report: 5 from Canada’s 2018 WJC hockey team to face sexual assault charges

The Globe and Mail reports pending charges connected to an alleged group sexual assault after gala

Police in London, Ont., are not confirming a report that five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to authorities to face charges of sexual assault. A London Police cruiser is seen in London, Ont., Friday, May 30, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley
Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter, right, and Ilya Mikheyev, second right, celebrate Suter’s goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks back atop NHL standings after blanking Blackhawks 2-0

Demko makes 31 saves to earn shutout for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter, right, and Ilya Mikheyev, second right, celebrate Suter’s goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Perry is eligible to sign an NHL contract with any team in the aftermath of the Blackhawks terminating his deal for this season, citing inappropriate conduct. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Repentant Perry joins surging Oilers for 2nd half of the NHL season

Deal comes two months after Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for unacceptable conduct

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Perry is eligible to sign an NHL contract with any team in the aftermath of the Blackhawks terminating his deal for this season, citing inappropriate conduct. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy, front left, checks Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) as John Tavares (91) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Garland, Hoglander score 2 apiece as Canucks dump Maple Leafs 6-4

Vancouver hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday

Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy, front left, checks Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) as John Tavares (91) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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 coach Rick Tocchet gives instructions to J.T. Miller (9) and others during overtime period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Vancouver Canuck coach Tocchet headed to NHL all-star game

Game will be Tocchet’s 2nd as a head coach, 6th including his time as a player

Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet gives instructions to J.T. Miller (9) and others during overtime period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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)