Horvat and Chiasson each score two as the Canucks beat the Coyotes 5-1

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Apr 7, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes goaltender Harri Sateri (30) defends the goal against Vancouver Canucks right wing Alex Chiasson (39) during the third period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

What was said

Chiasson played on Pettersson and J.T. Miller’s line due to Tanner Pearson leaving the game with an injury in the first period. Boudreau provided an update on him.

Boudreau says Pearson is an upper body injury & doesnt sound too serious, "Hopefully its day to day... I'm still hoping he can play on Saturday." Says he still needs to see the team doctor. #Canucks @TSNHockey
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) April 8, 2022

He also spoke about what has made the power play tick.

“I don’t know the exact key,” said Boudreau per Johnston. “Since I’ve been here it’s gotten better. Not by me, by the way, but just saying. I think using the same units really helps. I think Brad (Shaw)’s done a really good job with the penalty killing, as did Scott (Walker) before him and I think Jason (King) does a good job with the PP but I mean, we’ve been able to use those same five guys for the most part on every power play.”

Horvat spoke about his big night and his great play lately.

“I’m playing with confidence,” said Horvat. “Definitely feel good with the puck night in and night out but at the same time getting the wins are more important.”

Horvat says he's playing with more confidence right now and is trusting his ability to make plays
Admitted that his struggles after he missed time with covid were getting to him mentally and it took time to find his game. #Canucks @TSNHockey
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) April 8, 2022

“With a few injuries through out our group, it’s a good opportunity for me to showcase what I can do on the power play,” said Chiasson.

Advanced stat of the night

According to NaturalStatTrick, when Tyler Myers was on the ice the Canucks had 11 shots (the most when any Canuck was on the ice) and only four shots against (the least when any Canuck was on the ice.)

A pretty good night for the Chaos Giraffe only there wasn’t any chaos.

Tweet of the night

Moral of the story: Don’t let the haters drag you down, use them as motivation to do better. Looks like Horvat is doing exactly that.

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Wrap-up

The Canucks return home and will face the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:00 PM.

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