Canucks: 3 takeaways from 4-3 win vs. Minnesota Wild
By Joshua Rey
3. Jake Virtanen looked good in return to the lineup
Virtanen not being in the lineup was a big story in the Canucks world. Many were wondering if he was going to get back in the lineup for the rest of the series while some even went as far as saying that he was done as a Canuck (Canucks Twitter, I tell you).
Fortunately, Green decided to put Virtanen back in the lineup. Was it because of a banged-up Toffoli? Maybe. Maybe not.
It was fair to say he didn’t disappoint. The kid from Abbotsford, BC showcased his speed and his shot. He was creating plenty of chances and breaking into the Wild’s zone with ease. One highlight was his incredibly speedy backcheck that stopped a breakaway after a Tyler Myers turnover. The play sent Canucks Twitter into a frenzy!
Great hustle from Jake Virtanen to break up a potential breakaway pic.twitter.com/oUvKwYsndP
— Harman Dayal (@harmandayal2) August 5, 2020
Virtanen also had the highest Corsi For percentage at five-on-five on the team according to Natural Stat Trick. He had a 60% CF. Not bad for someone who has been on the outside looking in.
Next. Canucks: We’re about to see what this team is made of. dark
The Canucks play the Wild in Game Three of the qualifying round on Thursday. Set your alarms early for this one folks because it starts at 11:30 A.M. Pacific Time.