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Canucks: Three takeaways from tight 3-2 win over the Jets

By Joshua Rey

Nov 19, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kyle Burroughs (44) celebrates his first NHL goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kyle Burroughs (44) celebrates his first NHL goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland (8) shoots through Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie (1) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland (8) shoots through Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie (1) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports /

#3 Vasily Podkolzin and Conor Garland impress

Vasily Podkolzin was on a line with Garland and J.T. Miller.

Let’s talk about Podkolzin first.

The Russian rookie got his first career assist on the Ekman-Larsson’s goal. He did a good job of playing the puck behind the net to create more space on the power play. Podkolzin was also a net-front presence on the power play and maybe he should be there more often.

He also made some nice passes and showed good defensive awareness. With over a minute to go in the game, Podkolzin was out there defending a one-goal lead and did a good job checking and retrieving the puck.

“He’s committed to all areas of the game,” said Green on Podkolzin. “He understands the importance of defence and checking. He played well tonight and we reward guys that play well.”

Garland played well. He got a goal and was tied in the team leads in shots on goal in the game with Tyler Motte with four. He was once again fun to watch as he won the board battles, was strong on the forecheck and power play and his energy and tenacity were at full display.

It looks like Garland and Podkolzin might be starting to build chemistry and maybe they should stay together for the time being.

Other notes

  • Langley native Kyle Burroughs scored his first NHL goal in the second. It was a shot from the point that deflected off former Canuck Nate Schmidt.
  • Pettersson got the other assist on Ekman-Larsson’s goal. It wasn’t a spectacular game from him but he looked fine. He said he needed to simplify his game on Thursday morning and he did by taking shots, making quick passes and forced a turnover and screened Comrie on Burroughs’ goal.
  • The Canucks terrible penalty kill did not have to kill a single penalty. Can’t give up a power play goal when you don’t take penalties. Insert Roll Safe Finger on forehead meme here.

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The Canucks get back in action as their three-game homestand concludes when the Chicago Blackhawks come to town. Note the start time as puck drop is at 5:00 PM.

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