DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM
VANCOUVER CANUCKS 10-6-3 · 5TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
10-6-3 · 5TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
Next Game at Bruins · Wed 12:00AM
VAN +106 TOTAL 5.5
Holiday Season Celebration Night Sees Sharks Battle Canucks at Rogers Arena on Saturday | Vancouver Canucks It’s the last game before the holiday break and the Vancouver Canucks return to home ice to battle with the San Jose Sharks for the final ti...
Protecting the House: It All Starts from the Back | Vancouver Canucks Arguably the most notable change from last year has been the Vancouver Canucks’ commitment to new systems and structures. With the buy-in to...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM
Dakota Joshua - Two more points in OT loss Dakota scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Dallas.
Impact Joshua opened the scoring 2:51 into the first period, finishing a feed from Conor Garland off the rush, before returning the favor with an assist on Garland's tally in the third. The 27-year-old Joshua's been on a nice run of late, picking up four goals and six points in his last five games. Overall, he's up to 14 points (eight goals, six assists) through 33 contests this year, putting him well on pace to surpass his career high of 23 points set last season.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Conor Garland - Goal, assist in OT loss Garland tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
Impact Garland set up Dakota Joshua on a rush early in the first period before putting Vancouver ahead 3-2 in the third with his third goal of the year. Garland had gone 18 games without a goal prior to Thursday's contest, though he'd logged five assists in his last seven contests. The 27-year-old winger now has three goals and 14 points through 34 games in a middle-six role with the Canucks this season.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks Coffee: Why finishing first in the Pacific matters We're on the cusp of Christmas and the Vancouver Canucks are tops in the NHL.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Sharks take losing streak into matchup with the Canucks
The San Jose Sharks look to end a four-game slide with a win over the Vancouver CanucksDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thatcher Demko - Falls in overtime Demko allowed four goals on 36 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
Impact Demko was solid Thursday, doing his part to force overtime despite being outshout 36-to-20. However, he'd wind up with the loss after Matt Duchene scored the game-winner with just nine seconds to go in the extra frame. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Demko -- he stopped 110 of 117 shots in that span. Overall, the 28-year-old netminder is 16-7-1 with an impressive .920 save percentage and 2.40 GAA on the campaign.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stars' Matt Duchene beats Canucks late in overtime Dec 21, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (53) is tripped up in front of Dallas Stars goaltender Scott Wedgew...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Duchene scores late in OT, Stars top Canucks to extend point streak to 5 | NHL.com Forward wins it with 10 seconds left, gets assist; Vancouver 6-0-2 in past 8
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM
Canucks @ Stars 12/21 | NHL Highlights 2023
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Stars 4, Canucks 3 (OT): Forget the final score, Vancouver is first in the NHL Vancouver lost in OT, but the process of the game was more of the impressive hockey they've shown all season. They're the NHL's best.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars | FULL Overtime Highlights - December 21, 2023
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Can the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers Stay Hot? The Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers have given plenty for their fans to cheer about. But Adam Proteau is skeptical about whether t...
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Canucks: There is a plan, things are fine, says Andrei Kuzmenko's agent Andrei Kuzmenko is once again a scratch for the Vancouver Canucks but everything is fine, his agent Dan Milstein says.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Thatcher Demko - Guarding cage Thursday Demko will patrol the visiting crease in Dallas on Thursday, according to Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province.
Impact Demko will be going after his fifth straight win. The 28-year-old netminder is having a great campaign, going 16-7-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .921 save percentage. Demko has never played better than he has thus far this season. The Stars are seventh in NHL scoring with 107 goals.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks Game Day: Battling Stars in Big D always a big deal for Thatcher Demko The Canucks are coming off their most-complete effort of the season. The Stars have four players with double-digits goals. Another big test.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Noah Juulsen - Lack of production continues Juulsen extended his point drought to 21 games during Tuesday's win against the Predators.
Impact Juulsen picked up an assist in his first outing of the year, but has been unable to find the scoresheet in the following 21 games. He is utilized as a defensive defenseman, and can contribute with his 57 hits and 31 blocks, but he doesn't offer much in other categories.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Bear - Expected to sign Bear, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, is expected to sign with Washington on Wednesday.
Impact Bear was at the Capitals' practice facility Tuesday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post. The 26-year-old had three goals, 16 points, 39 hits and 82 blocks in 61 contests this year. Bear underwent shoulder surgery in June but might be close to recovery at this point.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nils Aman - Nets first goal of season Aman found the back of the net in Tuesday's win over Nashville.
Impact It was Aman's first tally of the year, and the goal snapped a nine-game point drought. In 11 contests he has one goal, two assists, three shots, four hits, nine blocks, and a plus-2 rating. His value remains limited to deeper leagues.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stars take on the Canucks following Duchene's 2-goal performance
The Dallas Stars host the Vancouver Canucks after Matt Duchene's two-goal game against the Seattle Kraken in the Stars' 4-3 overtime winDECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ilya Mikheyev - Posts two helpers in win Mikheyev recorded two assists and two shots in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
Impact Mikheyev recorded an assist on Elias Pettersson's opening goal and on Pius Suter's goal in the second period. This performance now gives the former Maple Leaf points in back-to-back games and marks his third multi-point game in December as he seems to pick up points in bunches during this month. Mikheyev should continue to skate on the top line and second power-play unit for the time being.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quinn Hughes - Multiple points in win Hughes posted two assists and two shots in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
Impact Hughes picked up helpers on goals by Nils Hoglander and Teddy Blueger. This performance snaps a three-game point drought for the American defenseman as he has slowed down from his torrid pace earlier in the season. On the season, Hughes has nine goals and 41 points in 33 games.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pius Suter - Points in back-to-back games Suter scored a goal and an assist on one shot in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
Impact Suter extended the Canucks' lead to 4-1, jamming home a loose puck in front of Juuse Saros. The Swiss forward would also pick up a helper on Elias Pettersson's goal. After going pointless in his first nine games this season, Suter has bounced back, scoring seven points in his last 10 games. He should continue to play on the top line for the time being.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Elias Pettersson - One of each in victory Pettersson scored a goal and an assist on six shots in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
Impact Pettersson opened the scoring Tuesday, beating Juuse Saros off the rush with a wrist shot. The Swedish forward would also pick up a helper on Pius Suter's goal. Pettersson now has points in back-to-back games and points in four of his last six games with seven points in that span. After slowing down offensively towards the end of November, Pettersson has picked up right where he started with 11 points in nine games in December as he continues to be one of the elite offensive forwards.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Casey DeSmith - Excellent in victory DeSmith stopped 26 of 28 shots, leading the Canucks to a 5-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
Impact DeSmith was excellent in Tuesday's contest, allowing just one goal for the majority of the game, before coughing up a late goal to Cody Glass in the third period. The former Penguin has allowed two goals or less in his last three starts as he seems to be a strong option to turn to when Thatcher Demko has the night off. DeSmith has a 6-2-2 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .923 save percentage on the season.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
