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Kings Seek Third Straight Win as Forsberg Backstops Clash with Canucks
sports1 day ago

Kings Seek Third Straight Win as Forsberg Backstops Clash with Canucks

The Los Angeles Kings host the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal late-season matchup at Crypto.com Arena, aiming for a third straight win to bolster their playoff hopes. Anton Forsberg starts in goal, with the lineup largely set and Quinton Byfield expected to play despite maintenance concerns. With five games remaining, L.A. sits just behind Nashville for the final wild-card spot, while Vancouver begins a California road trip looking to gain momentum. The result could influence the tight Western Conference standings as the Kings push to control their destiny at WC2.

Blues Shuffle Up For Vancouver Test as Holl Replaces Tucker
sports20 days ago

Blues Shuffle Up For Vancouver Test as Holl Replaces Tucker

Blues head to Vancouver to close their three-game Canada trip on March 21; coach Jim Montgomery largely keeps the lineup, with Justin Holl in for Tyler Tucker due to a week-to-week lower-body injury, and Jordan Binnington starting in goal. Projected lines: Forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Drouin-Dvorsky-Stenberg; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter. Defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl. Game at Rogers Arena (6 p.m. CT), broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN.

Canucks ship Garland to Columbus for two future picks, accelerating their rebuild
sports1 month ago

Canucks ship Garland to Columbus for two future picks, accelerating their rebuild

Vancouver Canucks traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick, part of Vancouver’s rebuild and salary-lightening moves. Garland, 29, is a known play-driving forward with a $6 million cap hit through 2032, having had a productive prior season but a tougher 2025-26 campaign.

Capitals skid worsens as Canucks snap 11-game drought with 4-3 win
sports2 months ago

Capitals skid worsens as Canucks snap 11-game drought with 4-3 win

The Washington Capitals fell 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, their fourth straight loss as they fight to stay in the 2026 playoff race. Washington led 2-0 on two power-play goals but the Canucks, who had been on an 11-game losing streak, dominated five-on-five play and earned the win. Vancouver’s victory comes as the Capitals remain 12th in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and a .529 points percentage, just six points ahead of the Rangers, underscoring the urgent need for a quick turnaround.

Defense-Driven Canadiens Dominate Canucks 6-3 in NHL Showdown
sports2 months ago

Defense-Driven Canadiens Dominate Canucks 6-3 in NHL Showdown

Montreal Canadiens surged past the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in a high-energy NHL game, with a notable four-goal contribution from defensemen and a late surge helping seal the win. Slafkovsky opened the scoring off a Demidov setup, Carrier scored twice, and Matheson added another defenseman tally as Montreal pulled away in the third. Vancouver’s Tolopilo was sharp through much of the game, but the Canadiens outshot the Canucks 36-17 and finished strong.

Tocchet Prepares for Vancouver Return as Flyers Coach
sports3 months ago

Tocchet Prepares for Vancouver Return as Flyers Coach

Rick Tocchet is returning to Vancouver as the Flyers coach, facing his former team with mixed emotions, after leading the Canucks to significant success including a division title and winning the Jack Adams Award, but now coaching the Flyers who are currently struggling but in a good playoff position. Tocchet reflects on his time in Vancouver and anticipates a warm, if uncertain, reception from fans.

Jaccob Slavin Returns to Hurricanes Lineup, Leads Team to Third Straight Win
sports3 months ago

Jaccob Slavin Returns to Hurricanes Lineup, Leads Team to Third Straight Win

The NHL status report highlights key player returns and injuries: Jaccob Slavin is back for the Hurricanes after 29 games, Marco Rossi debuts for the Canucks following an injury, Blackhawks' Connor Bedard is injured and unlikely to join the road trip, Connor Hellebuyck returns for the Jets after knee surgery, and Jonathan Drouin comes back for the Islanders after missing five games.

sports5 months ago

Crosby Breaks Records as Penguins Continue Winning Streak

Sidney Crosby became the Penguins' all-time leading scorer in combined regular season and playoff points, passing Mario Lemieux, and discussed the significance of his milestone and Lemieux's impact. The Penguins secured a 5-1 victory over the Canucks, with notable performances from Tommy Novak, Arturs Silovs, and Kris Letang, who reached 600 career assists. The team showed a new, hungry vibe under coach Dan Muse, with contributions from various players, including a strong fourth line.