With a convincing 4-1 win over the upstart Phoenix Coyotes, the Vancouver Canucks moved closer to accomplishing something they’ve never done before – having a major trophy winner.
However coveted the Art Ross trophy (player to amass the most points in NHL in one season) may be, one of the contenders is downplaying it’s importance.   “I really think the franchise is looking for and screaming for the Stanley Cup.  So I really don’t think individual awards mean too much compared to the other”, said Henrik Sedin to the media throng after practice Monday.
Following Tuesdays action, Henrik (104 pts) has a 3 [...]

With 3-2 regulation win over the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers won their third in a row, looking to wreak havoc within the Western conference standings.
Last time out, it was the San Jose Sharks that learned that Edmonton is looking to have the last laugh in the tight Western conference.  Secure in their assured last place (15th) finish in the West, and most likely the entire NHL, the Oilers are having fun with their new power.  The power to frustrate the big guns out West, and to throw major curveballs into others wishes to position well for the playoffs.  That [...]

The Vancouver Canucks accomplished something rarely seen at GM Place Thursday night: A win over the San Jose Sharks.
On a night made for anyone with ‘Ryan’ in their name, the Canuck power play came out swinging, and was the difference in a  3-2 win.  Alexander Edler and Ryan Kesler each had a goal and an assist on the power play.  Ryan Johnson scored the eventual game-winner, his first of the season, and first goal in 83 games.   Ryane Clowe of the San Jose Sharks scored his 16th of the season, on a great inside-outside move to get around Christian Ehrhoff [...]

With back-to-back home games against Canadian NHL clubs, the Vancouver Canucks asserted their continued mastery over visiting rivals to GM Place.
The Canucks didn’t reinvent the wheel in the process, but both victories over their Canadian neighbors were in convincing fashion.  Perhaps one of the most noticeable connections in the back to back games was the way they moved the puck with panache.  The Sedin twins continued to confound opponents with their down low cycle game, working the puck below the faceoff circle to an open man in the slot.  You would be hard pressed to name any line in the [...]

During an interview with Team 1040 radio station in Vancouver, CBC’s Jim Hughson responded to a question about the Canucks comeback capability of late, saying: “They defy logic”.
During their 13th straight road game Tuesday, March 9th, the Vancouver Canucks found themselves in familiar territory:  Losing a hockey game after 2 periods.  Realistically, the game appeared all but over after the first period, as a shoddy performance left them trailing 3-0.    But, the “Cardiac Canucks” seem to be playing ‘rope-a-dope’ with their opponents, saving their best hockey for the 3rd period.
Jim Hughson pointed to NHL given percentages as the catalyst [...]