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For the first time in the 2022-23 NHL season, the Vancouver Canucks have a plurality of wins. Advertisement 2. Story continues below.

For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Jets disassembled the Canucks last week. The Sharks are terrible. “That feels good and it’s gonna build confidence as we go here.” “Bo came up to me to see if I wanted the puck,” Hughes admitted. He’d hit a few posts lately. It’s elite. “His hockey sense, knowing where people are and stuff, it’s good. “When I was rock bottom and I was about to get scratched, I feel like you can only go up from there. Goals are a huge factor in contract negotiations. “Coming off a break, you never know how it’s gonna go,” he admitted. Article content

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- Referees: “I don’t like that word,” he said. Reimer is a victory short of 200 in his NHL career. We’ve just got to keep playing the right way.” “I feel like we’ve been playing the right way,” Boeser said. [Bo Horvat](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3042002/bo-horvat) had two goals and two assists, [Spencer Martin](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3042069/spencer-martin) stopped 24 shots and the [Vancouver Canucks](http://www.espn.com/nhl/team/_/name/van/vancouver-canucks) beat the [San Jose Sharks](http://www.espn.com/nhl/team/_/name/sj/san-jose-sharks) 6-2 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

VANCOUVER — After a horrendous start to the season, the Vancouver Canucks are ending the year on a positive note.

“It’s probably been the hardest season for a lot of guys in this room mentally,” he said. “It was something that was weighing on my mind the last couple of games,” he said. Midfielder Julia Grosso, a Vancouver native who scored the winning penalty kick for the Canadian women’s soccer team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, was in the crowd for the game. I think the way we’re playing now, we can keep stringing wins together.” Horvat then sealed it by scoring on a breakaway in the third period. We’ve got to fix that in practice and get back to playing good structural defence.” Timo Meier scored twice for the Sharks (11-19-6). “He’s come in and slowly but surely, he’s getting better every game. Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, with his first of the season, also scored. He has 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in his last 10 games. “I don’t like that word,” he said. “That’s a big part of our team.

Bruce Boudreau remains optimistic that he may get his No. 1 goaltender back before the end of January. Advertisement 2. Story continues below.

Pearson had hand surgery Nov. “I’m hoping that’s within the next month,” the coach said. Article content

Be sure to check out NHL betting odds site Betway for all the latest Canucks game day odds! After three days off to enjoy a nice Christmas break, ...

“I gotta believe it is,” said Boudreau when asked if this game is typically one of the hardest games of the year for teams. He is 10-5-1 in the 16 games he’s played — which you know, I’d like to have that winning percentage right now.” Ad Advertisement Dermott played one game on Abbotsford’s third pair, and didn’t look out of place. Delia made 31 saves on 33 shots en route to a 5-2 Canucks victory.

How can you tell if you've been a Canuck fan for too long? Easy...you would look at tonight's game and see it as a guaranteed loss.

This is a game the Canucks have to win. - Canucks are coming off two big wins against division opponents that are ahead of them in the standings. Wouldn’t be great if the Nucks won the majority of the games without Demko so that when he comes back.....GMPA can trade him. Easy...you would look at tonight’s game and see it as a guaranteed loss. - The Canucks are within striking distance of a playoff spot. How can you tell if you’ve been a Canuck fan for too long?

Canucks captain Bo Horvat picked up four points in the win, with his two goals putting him tied for second in the NHL with 26 this season behind only Connor ...

"It's pretty fun to watch," Canucks forward Brock Boeser said of Horvat. "I think the team is starting to believe in themselves a little bit, and I think that's important," Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau said. The Vancouver Canucks picked up their third straight win Tuesday, moving within five points of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, with two games in hand.

Bo Horvat scored two goals and added a pair of assists as the Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks 6-2 Tuesday night to extend their NHL winning streak to ...

“It was something that was weighing on my mind the last couple of games,” he said. Horvat then sealed it by scoring on a breakaway in the third period. Timo Meier scored twice for the Sharks (11-19-6). “He’s playing higher up in the lineup,” said Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau. He has 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in his last 10 games. Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, with his first of the season, also scored.

The Vancouver Canucks out-skilled the San Jose Sharks in their first game back from the holidays, taking down the visitors in a 6-2 win. Despite the scoreline, ...

They didn’t yield a single goal while on the ice, and at the end of the day, that’s the goal of any defenceman. The Vancouver Canucks made the most of their opportunities tonight, playing with a complete effort from their own zone out. Playing behind a group that is actually organized in their own zone makes a night and day difference for most netminders, and this was the case against the Sharks. Of course, Lazar bore the brunt of the statistical impact, but Garland couldn’t escape the black hole that is JT Miller as a centre. Lazar’s lack of possession didn’t lead to a goal against while he was on the ice, but everything else wasn’t pretty as he gave up 12 scoring chances against, putting up a 0.23 xGF while giving up a 0.87 xGA. This demonstrates a remarkable ability to work the puck to the front of the net, taking and getting their opportunities in great spots. It was an excellent showing on both ends, with Pederson’s xGA being the 4th least (0.4) and his xGF (1.28) being the fourth best. Giving up one singular hot patch on the inside of the right faceoff circle — and not a very concentrated or big one either — is a mark of a good night in their own end. The only issue is that because Vancouver built up such a lead in the first period, it was hard to really pull anything into their side of the chart. This is a result of team defence stepping up when needed, with the forwards tracking back into their own end and not losing their coverage. That efficiency proved to be a key theme throughout this matchup, where the Canucks made their chances count and San Jose didn’t. After the first period, the Sharks really took it up a notch.

The Canucks have taken advantage of a weak December schedule, which has seen them play just four teams currently above the playoff bar in 11 games. Vancouver is ...

The Canucks have a much more difficult schedule in January, with nine of 13 games against teams currently above the playoff bar. Neither Demko nor Spencer Martin have put up good numbers this season, at least when it comes to save percentage. They’ve done it being a run-and-gun team, simultaneously scoring and giving up 3.70 goals per game. “It feels like we’ve been playing Game 7 for a year and a half now,” J.T. We just got to work hard, compete and care about each other. So needless to say, there’s a lot of work that needs to be done. Vancouver is 7-4-0 during that span, holding a 5-2-0 record against the non-playoff teams. Work for each other. “It’s exhausting.” They were also shut out on home ice by Minnesota, losing 3-0 on December 10. Vancouver has passed St. While the Oilers have a five-point lead over Vancouver, and the Flames a four-point lead, the Canucks have two games in hand over both of them.

The Winnipeg Jets, the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders: Here's a closer look at the Canucks' competition over the next 7 days.

For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Barzal had 226 points his previous four campaigns and Pettersson 221. First-line centre Mathew Barzal needs a more elite winger, especially if the Islanders expect to play in the post-season. However, the former Canucks starter can also be resilient to steal victories. Jacob Markstrom has done that too often this season — including two goals on two shots in a 34-second span of the opening two minutes Dec. However, the Jets can be vulnerable. “The game plan was to go north,” said Jets bench boss Rick Bowness. A chip-and-chase mantra allowed the speedy visitors to get the opposition on its heels and looking a lot like Pacman in trying to move out of the defensive zone. How else can you explain scoring a goal and then easing up to let the opposition back in a game or take the lead? 17 — was a shot across the bow. Article content The Canucks have amassed a seven-game road win streak that's the third longest in franchise history.

The Winnipeg Jets aim to stop their three-game skid when they play the Vancouver Canucks.

The Jets have a 13-3-0 record in games their opponents commit more penalties. The teams square off Thursday for the sixth time this season. Ilya Mikheyev has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games. Bo Horvat has 24 goals and 11 assists for the Canucks. Josh Morrissey has one goal and 11 assists over the last 10 games. TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Connor has 15 goals and 23 assists for the Jets.

Article content. However, the one that the Vancouver Canucks' winger is currently scripting in his injury-to-impression rise is worth a favourable review. The ...

For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. OVERTIME — Travis Dermott, 26, was in a third practice pairing with Luke Schenn on Tuesday and could make his season debut Thursday. “We just want them to bounce back the day after we play them.” “Petey has eight points in his last three games and Miller got two goals the other night (Friday). “The speed opens lanes and with Brock playing better, and Bo having one of those years where he really feels it so well, that is also really helping. 25 at Rogers Arena and it affected his strong stride and ability to pursue. And when we’re working together, it’s easier for us.” Add the chemistry that he’s quickly developed on a line with Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser, who combined for 10 points against the struggling Sharks, and it gets you thinking. The Canucks have not only won three straight, their seven-consecutive road wins are two shy of the franchise record established in 2011. However, the one that the Vancouver Canucks’ winger is currently scripting in his injury-to-impression rise is worth a favourable review. But we need to play team game.' — Ilya Mikheyev. I can use my speed to draw penalties, forecheck, kill penalties and the power play — everything.

Demko, Pearson, Monahan, Byron Injury Updates; Nosek Sitting For Maintenance.

Also from Johnston, forward [Tanner Pearson](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/pearsta01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-28_hr), who had hand surgery on November 10th and was originally projected to miss four-to-six weeks, has been skating and might make Vancouver’s mid-January road trip, which begins in Winnipeg on January 8th. It’s nothing serious, but we just didn’t want him playing in the back-to-back [games].” That strategy is sensible, and one Montgomery actually deployed earlier this season when [Brad Marchand](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/marchbr03.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-28_hr)came back from injury. But, that no longer seems likely, [writes Patrick Johnston of The Province](https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=196613). However, tonight is the first game Nosek has missed all season, which has included a few back-to-backs, and there’s been no news thus far of on any injury. [Thatcher Demko](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/demkoth01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-28_hr), and the sooner, the better with that. [Bruce Boudreau](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/boudrbr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-28_hr), who discussed Demko’s return “I’m hoping that’s within the next month,” Boudreau said, “We have that big break coming (in late January), it might be right after that” he added. The first-year Canadien had been enjoying a strong bounce-back season with 17 points in his first 25 games. As Montgomery tells [Boston Hockey Now’s Joe Haggerty](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2022/12/28/nosek-out-for-boston-bruins-in-new-jersey-devils-rematch/), “It’s maintenance. Byron, 33, is in the last year of a four-year, $13.6MM deal. Of note, forward [Sean Monahan](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/monahse01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-28_hr), who has been out since December 5th with a lower-body injury, is progressing well and skated today for the first time since the injury. If they want to do that though, one thing they’ll need is a healthy Realistically, it’s not too late for the Vancouver Canucks to still turn their season around.

It may have felt like deja vu to watch Elias Pettersson, Ilya Mikheyev or Andrei Kuzmenko combine to put one after another behind Sharks netminder James Reimer ...

The first goal came in the final minute of the first period. The Sharks play next on Dec. The goal marked the fifth straight game the Swiss forward has added to the goal column. Poor defensive coverage and missed assignments gave the superstar a lot of time to finish off a second shot. 29, hosting the struggling There were two fun positives, both coming from the work of Meier and Karlsson. For San Jose, the defensive woes keep on hurting. Just under five minutes into the first, Bo Horvat scored his 25th goal of the season right at the doorstep, capitalizing on a 3-on-2 rush. Postgame, Sharks captain Logan Couture expressed frustration with the bounty of goals the team seemingly allows every time the face Vancouver. Pettersson was able to barely squeak one by on a second opportunity at the front of the net. In this game, like in previous outings against Vancouver, San Jose struggled to keep the Canucks’ top stars off the scoring sheet. It was Tomas Hertl’s first game back in 10 days, following a two-game suspension and the NHL holiday break, and yet another beautiful jersey match-up between the two Pacific Division rivals.

Thatcher Demko's return is trending towards being longer than the six weeks that was initially believed. The Canucks starting goalie suffered a lower-body ...

After the game, LeBron openly said this isn't the level of a team he wants to play on as he isn't motivated to play basketball unless it's winning basketball. Entering Week 17, Graham has nine sacks on the year, one away from making the Eagles the first team in NFL history to have four players record ten or more sacks in a season. Dating back to his days as the then-Oakland Raiders head coach from 2012-14, Allen has not proved to be a successful head coach in the NFL. Any team looking to bring Payton in would have to send draft compensation to the Saints in a trade. Small forward Kelly Oubre Jr., Charlotte Hornets Averaging 20.6 points, Oubre is wasting away on a Hornets team that is only contending for the first pick in the draft. The Lakers' loss to the Miami Heat tonight followed a similar path as most of their losses, where the team is close in battle until LeBron subs out and the team collapses. According to Saints insider Nick Underhill, "it would be a surprise" if Allen didn’t return to the Saints in 2023. For Allen and Co., this could be the culmination to what has been a disastrous campaign in New Orleans in the first season since Sean Payton’s resignation. Naturally, the possibility of Payton returning to the Saints has surfaced with widespread suggestions that the Super Bowl-winning head coach is looking to turn in his Fox Sports analyst duties for a headset after just one season. MLB began its enforcement already by measuring the infield dirt at every stadium this year, and only one was found to be in violation: MLB officials recently began measuring the depth of infield dirt in all 30 parks. Ullmark made 16 saves in the first period, six in the second and eight in the third. Since the Demko injury in the first period of the December 1st game, backup Spencer Martin has a 5-3-0 record with an 0.868% save percentage.

To this point in his career, Lane Pederson's NHL career hasn't amounted to much. After going undrafted, the Arizona Coyotes signed Pederson out of the WHL ...

And through three games playing with Pettersson, Pederson has been more than fine, registering two assists and even scoring a goal. This increased opportunity led directly to Pederson tallying 17 goals and seven assists through just 18 games with Abbotsford, which as you may have guessed, caught the eye of the big club. Ad Advertisement Those numbers don’t jump off the page and scream “capable of playing in an NHL team’s top six,” to say the very least. In his first season with the Sharks, Pederson tallied two assists through 29 games played.

The Canucks may improve their defensive play and win enough games to make the playoffs. Or they're going to trade half the team, fire the coach and sneak ...

Agent Dan Milstein has said he may need the full season to determine a value on Kuzmenko as a potential UFA. The Canucks maneuvered themselves into a corner on Horvat; they can’t afford to lose another prime top-six forward in Kuzmenko. Miller ahead of Horvat before the season, which tightened the budget on Horvat while management believed they had secured in Miller the Canucks’ No. If a trade occurs, it will be regime-defining -- a deal that could set the franchise up or back for years. They’re going to continue to improve their defensive play incrementally while scoring piles of goals and win enough games to make the playoffs after starting the season 0-5-2. 1 (putting the Canucks in the hands of career minor-leaguer Spencer Martin), the dysfunction between coach Bruce Boudreau and president Jim Rutherford, injuries and all the drama surrounding the team, it’s not hard to imagine a formidable team in 2023 if the organization can just sort a couple of problems.

The holiday roster freeze is over. Overnight, NHL rosters have thawed out, much like the city of Vancouver itself. With the conclusion of the roster freeze, ...

It will likely be on the radar for other NCAA free agents that the Canucks attempt to recruit this spring as well. The versatile, tough-as-nails welterweight hasn’t been an everyday player for the club this season and this isn’t likely to be a front-burner negotiation for the team ahead of the trade deadline. More performances like those this team put in against Edmonton and San Jose on either side of the Christmas break would go a long way toward keeping Boudreau behind the Canucks bench through 82 games this season. Schenn’s been a tremendous fit in an outsized role since returning to Vancouver ahead of the 2021-22 season, and has earned a ton of respect from his teammates, coaches and Canucks management with the way he plays on the ice and carries himself off of it. The Canucks are in regular touch with McDonough. If a reasonable compromise can be found, however, the Canucks would like to find a way to keep Burroughs with his hometown team beyond this season. And the Canucks aren’t likely to contend this season. It would seem a natural time — particularly if the Canucks are still hanging around in the Western Conference playoff picture — for both sides to sit down and take one last kick at the can. The Abbotsford Canucks are playing well, both Höglander and Podkolzin have been able to put in work with Henrik and Daniel Sedin, and the environment is a positive one. The market has shifted in Horvat’s favour significantly, making a long-term extension a prohibitive proposition for the Canucks to consider — especially given that relief from the flat cap era may be another cycle away from being realized. The Canucks’ next 12 games will pit them against [Winnipeg](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/win-jets/) (twice), [Colorado](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/avalanche/) (twice), [Tampa Bay](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/lightning/) (twice), [Calgary](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/flames/), Edmonton, [Florida](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/fla-panthers/), [Pittsburgh](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/penguins/), [Carolina](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/hurricanes/) and the [New York Islanders](https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/islanders/). Signing Horvat was going to be complicated before he popped in 26 goals in the first 34 games of this season.