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Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Vancouver, on Saturday November 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

MacKinnon powers Avs to 5-4 OT win over Canucks

Vancouver battled back late to pick up single point

Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Vancouver, on Saturday November 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Dallas Stars defenceman Roman Polak (45) tries to clear Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat (53) from in front of Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) during first period NHL action in Vancouver, Thursday, November, 14, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Seguin lifts surging Stars to 4-2 win over Canucks

Dallas is 6-0-1 in last seven outings

Dallas Stars defenceman Roman Polak (45) tries to clear Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat (53) from in front of Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) during first period NHL action in Vancouver, Thursday, November, 14, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson (40) fights for control of the puck with Nashville Predators defenceman Dante Fabbro (57) during first period NHL action in Vancouver, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Birthday boy: Pettersson nets 2 as Canucks beat Predators

Vancouver ends four-game winless skid with 5-3 victory over Nashville

Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson (40) fights for control of the puck with Nashville Predators defenceman Dante Fabbro (57) during first period NHL action in Vancouver, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Vancouver Canucks’ Jordie Benn, left, and New Jersey Devils’ Wayne Simmonds vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Sunday November 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Devils strike early, hang on for 2-1 win over Canucks

Vancouver now 0-8-3 in last 11 games versus New Jersey

Vancouver Canucks’ Jordie Benn, left, and New Jersey Devils’ Wayne Simmonds vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Sunday November 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save on Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) as Josh Morrissey (44) defends during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Connor, Jets beat Canucks for 9th time in a row

After 4-1 loss, Vancouver now 0-2-1 in last three outings

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save on Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) as Josh Morrissey (44) defends during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Chicago Blackhawks’ Alex Nylander (92) keeps Vancouver Canucks’ Tyler Myers away from the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Kane counts 3 points as Blackhawks roll to 5-2 win over Canucks

Vancouver suffers first regulation loss since Oct. 19

Chicago Blackhawks’ Alex Nylander (92) keeps Vancouver Canucks’ Tyler Myers away from the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vancouver Canucks’ Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, hauls down St. Louis Blues’ Ryan O’Reilly (90) in front of goalie Jacob Markstrom, back, of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday November 5, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Schwartz lifts Blues to 2-1 OT triumph over Canucks

Rookie Quinn Hughes nets Vancouver’s only goal

Vancouver Canucks’ Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, hauls down St. Louis Blues’ Ryan O’Reilly (90) in front of goalie Jacob Markstrom, back, of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday November 5, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) eyes the puck as his team plays the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jim Gensheimer)

Pettersson scores 2 as Canucks roll to 5-2 win over Sharks

Demko has 24 saves for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) eyes the puck as his team plays the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jim Gensheimer)
Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Comtois, left, falls to the ice while working for position against Vancouver Canucks defenceman Troy Stecher, centre, as Jacob Markstrom guards the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Getzlaf nets winner as Ducks nip Canucks 2-1 in OT

Vancouver loses star rookie Quinn Hughes to first-period injury

Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Comtois, left, falls to the ice while working for position against Vancouver Canucks defenceman Troy Stecher, centre, as Jacob Markstrom guards the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser, front, is congratulated after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Boeser nets hat trick as Canucks crown Kings 5-3 in L.A.

Vancouver now 8-1-1 in last 10 games

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser, front, is congratulated after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Vancouver Canucks’ Troy Stecher (51) reaches for the puck in front of Florida Panthers’ Noel Acciari (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday October 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Miller nets 2 as Canucks lay 7-2 drubbing on Panthers

Vancouver boosts record to 7-3-1

Vancouver Canucks’ Troy Stecher (51) reaches for the puck in front of Florida Panthers’ Noel Acciari (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday October 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Washington Capitals’ Garnet Hathaway, left, and Vancouver Canucks’ Jay Beagle get into a scuffle after the whistle during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Friday October 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Capitals complete big comeback, beat Canucks 6-5 in shootout

Vancouver held 5-1 lead late in second period

Washington Capitals’ Garnet Hathaway, left, and Vancouver Canucks’ Jay Beagle get into a scuffle after the whistle during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Friday October 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Horvat’s hat trick lifts Canucks to 5-2 win over Red Wings

First career three-goal game for Vancouver captain

Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) of Sweden gets stuck on top of Vancouver Canucks center Jay Beagle (83) as New York Rangers center Chris Kreider (20) comes in to try to rescue the puck in the second period of a NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Canucks hang on for 3-2 win over Rangers in New York

Vancouver scores three times in first period

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) of Sweden gets stuck on top of Vancouver Canucks center Jay Beagle (83) as New York Rangers center Chris Kreider (20) comes in to try to rescue the puck in the second period of a NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New Jersey Devils’ Taylor Hall (9) fights for control of the puck with Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jack’s Devils beat Quinn’s Canucks 1-0 in NHL brother battle

New Jersey youngster scores first career goal against Vancouver

New Jersey Devils’ Taylor Hall (9) fights for control of the puck with Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
St. Louis Blues’ Alex Pietrangelo (27) collides with Vancouver Canucks’ Michael Ferland (79) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Canucks beat Stanley Cup champs 4-3 in a shootout

Leivo nets winner, Vancouver dumps St. Louis for fourth straight win

St. Louis Blues’ Alex Pietrangelo (27) collides with Vancouver Canucks’ Michael Ferland (79) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)
Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal with teammate Brock Boeser (6) during second period NHL hockey action against the Detroit Red Wings, in Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms

Potent power play paces Canucks to 5-1 win over Detroit

Miller nets a pair as Vancouver wins third straight

Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal with teammate Brock Boeser (6) during second period NHL hockey action against the Detroit Red Wings, in Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms
Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers’ goalie Carter Hart (79) during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms

Pearson nets shootout winner as Canucks clip Flyers 3-2

Vancouver picks up second straight home win

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers’ goalie Carter Hart (79) during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) covers up the puck and makes the save as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40), of Sweden, reaches for it during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Wednesday October 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks crush L.A. Kings 8-2 for first win of season

Vancouver cruises in Horvat’s first game as captain

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) covers up the puck and makes the save as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40), of Sweden, reaches for it during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Wednesday October 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat, left, with teammate Brock Boeser, is the newest captain of the Vancouver Canucks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks tab Bo Horvat as new captain

NHL club went without a ‘C’ last season

Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat, left, with teammate Brock Boeser, is the newest captain of the Vancouver Canucks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck