VANCOUVER CANUCKS NEWS

Drance: Canucks' dominance in Nashville an exclamation mark on a promising start The Canucks' 3-2 win was the type of game that, should they hit this gear with any regularity, brings with it the promise of a fun season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ilya Mikheyev - Opens scoring in road win Mikheyev scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win against the Predators.

Impact Mikheyev ended up posting four shots on goal in his 15:04 of ice time. The 29-year-old right winger missed the first few games of the season while still recovering from ACL surgery in January. Since making his season debut on Saturday, Mikheyev has a point in each contest. As long as he's able to hold on to the top-line assignment he's opened the year in and avoid the injury bug, Mikheyev could improve upon the 13 goals and 28 points he notched through 46 games last year in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nils Hoglander - Credited with game-winning goal Hoglander posted his second goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win against the Predators.

Impact Hoglander ended up with three shots on goal in just 8:59 of ice time across 14 shifts. He is a bottom-six forward averaging 10:04 per contest. Hoglander has made the most of his scant playing time, notching at least one point in three of his five outings. Still, his fantasy appeal remains rather minimal outside of the deepest pools.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillip Di Giuseppe - Bangs in first goal Di Giuseppe posted his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win against the Predators.

Impact Di Giuseppe was helped out by Brock Boeser on the goal, which came just 22 seconds into the second period, giving the Canucks a 2-1 lead at the time. Di Giuseppe finished with a plus-1 rating, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in 18:26 of ice time. He posted six goals and 12 points in 30 games for the Canucks last season, so his fantasy value remains minimal despite the goal.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thatcher Demko - Rarely tested in road victory Demko kicked aside 15 of 17 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 road win against the Predators.

Impact Demko picked up his first victory since the opener on Oct. 11 against the Oilers. He had made 72 saves on 78 shots across the past two starts, but the offensive support just wasn't there for him. Demko and the Canucks will look to stay in the win column Friday night against the visiting Blues.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong Second Locks In Canucks 3-2 Win Over Predators | Vancouver Canucks Phil Di Giuseppe has tallied two points in the last two games

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NHL.COM

Canucks edge Predators thanks to second-period spurt Phillip Di Giuseppe and Nils Hoglander scored goals just 2:49 apart in the second period and Thatcher Demko made 15 saves as the visiting Va...

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Canucks 3, Predators 2: Revealing road trip ends on high note in Music City The fact that the Canucks hung on for a 3-2 decision had everything to do with not being lackadaisical.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Di Giuseppe and Hoglander's second period goals lead Canucks to 3-2 defeat of the Predators

Phillip Di Giuseppe and Nils Hoglander scored early in the second period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thatcher Demko - First off Tuesday Demko was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday versus Nashville.

Impact Demko is coming off a 32-save effort in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay. He has lost his past two outings to drop his record to 1-2-0 on the year. Demko has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.80 GAA and a .910 save percentage in five career contests versus the Predators.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predators, Canucks aim to stay strong The Nashville Predators continue their three-game homestand on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks in a clash of clubs hoping for strong s...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Canucks Game Day: Hitting right notes in Music City would be fine trip finale The Canucks had a day off Monday to bond and prep for Tuesday's test in Nashville that could cap a successful five-game road trip.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Predators host the Canucks after Novak's 2-goal game

The Nashville Predators host the Vancouver Canucks after Thomas Novak's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Predators' 5-1 win

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canucks prospects: Klimovich scratched, boom times for Brzustewicz and Lekkerimaki Danila Klimovich takes a seat in Abbotsford, Hunter Brzustewicz piles up more points and Jonathan Lekkerimaki grabs the SHL lead in goals

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Why there's increased goal potential in the dynamic Quinn Hughes Through his first five games, Hughes has five points (1-4) and is third in shots among blueliners with 18

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

NEWS | Mark Friedman One-On-One | Vancouver Canucks Join Kate Pettersen as she speaks to recent acquisition Mark Friedman about his time on the Vancouver Canucks so far.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM

Canucks Schedule: How Ilya Mikheyev gets the best out to Andrei Kuzmenko When Canucks winger Ilya Mikheyev returned Saturday from missing 37 games with knee surgery, it had an instant affect Andrei Kuzmenko

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Karel Plasek - Back with Czech team Plasek agreed to a one-year contract with HC Olomouc of the Czech Extraliga on Sunday.

Impact Plasek was acquired by Pittsburgh from Vancouver on Oct. 17 prior to being placed on unconditional waivers a day later to terminate his contract. The 23-year-old forward registered six goals and 15 points in 31 games for HC Olomouc last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drance: Why Quinn Hughes has something to prove — 'A lot of guys don't watch the West' Hughes may have played the most complete game of his career in Vancouver's win over Florida. It's time his game got the respect it's due.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Andrei Kuzmenko - Nets winner Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

Impact He scored what ultimately became the winner from a sharp angle in the right faceoff circle with 4:57 left in the third period. It was Kuzmenko's first multi-point game this season. He has four points (two goals, two assists) in five games so far.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Pettersson - Tied for NHL lead in scoring Pettersson scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

Impact Pettersson has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in five games and that ties him with New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes for the NHL lead. With this hot start, Pettersson is on track to break the 100-point carrier again. He had 102 points, including 39 goals, in 80 games last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Casey DeSmith - Great addition to team DeSmith stopped 33 of 36 shots in a 5-3 win over Florida on Saturday.

Impact DeSmith has been a great addition to the Canucks, winning both of his starts. He has a 2.73 GAA through three appearances. With Vancouver playing so well this season, DeSmith is a strong fantasy play when he's in the blue paint.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE