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Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) fights for control of the puck with St. Louis Blues defenseman Chris Butler (25) during second period NHL action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Horvat, Virtanen have 2 points apiece as Canucks pound Blues 5-1

Vancouver evens record at 17-17-4

Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) fights for control of the puck with St. Louis Blues defenseman Chris Butler (25) during second period NHL action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Vancouver Canucks left wing Antoine Roussel (26) fights with Tampa Bay Lightning centre Yanni Gourde (37) during second period NHL action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Lightning top Canucks 5-2 in feisty battle

NHL’s No. 1 team too much for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks left wing Antoine Roussel (26) fights with Tampa Bay Lightning centre Yanni Gourde (37) during second period NHL action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Vancouver Canucks’ Alexander Edler, of Sweden, from left to right, Brock Boeser and Bo Horvat celebrate Edler’s goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Edmonton Oilers, in Vancouver on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks score 3 power-play goals in 4-2 win over Oilers

Vancouver sniper Boeser has 6 goals in last 5 games

Vancouver Canucks’ Alexander Edler, of Sweden, from left to right, Brock Boeser and Bo Horvat celebrate Edler’s goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Edmonton Oilers, in Vancouver on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, left, of Sweden, and Philadelphia Flyers’ Michael Raffl, of Austria, collide after Markstrom came out of his goal to play the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday December 15, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Boeser has 2 points as Canucks ground Flyers 5-1

WATCH: Vancouver has little trouble with slumping Philly side

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, left, of Sweden, and Philadelphia Flyers’ Michael Raffl, of Austria, collide after Markstrom came out of his goal to play the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday December 15, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Nashville Predators centre Ryan Johansen (92) and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Troy Stecher (51) chase after the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sissons scores OT winner as Predators beat Canucks 4-3

VIDEO: Vancouver battles back to earn single point in Nashville

Nashville Predators centre Ryan Johansen (92) and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Troy Stecher (51) chase after the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, right, of Sweden, passes against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Virtanen nets winner as Canucks rally to beat Blue Jackets 3-2

Vancouver extends win streak to 3 games

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, right, of Sweden, passes against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser smiles after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Boeser scores 3, Pettersson has 5 points as Canucks hammer Blues

Vancouver picks up impressive 6-1 win in St. Louis

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser smiles after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat, left, and Jake Virtanen celebrate Virtanen’s goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Nashville Predators, in Vancouver on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson scores on penalty shot, Canucks beat Predators 5-3

Super rookie helps Vancouver snap 4-game losing skid

Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat, left, and Jake Virtanen celebrate Virtanen’s goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Nashville Predators, in Vancouver on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Dallas Stars’ Alexander Radulov (47) scores on Vancouver Canucks’ goaltender Anders Nilsson (31) during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver on Saturday, December 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms

Stars rally late to edge Canucks 2-1

Victoria’s Benn sets up Radulov for game-winner

Dallas Stars’ Alexander Radulov (47) scores on Vancouver Canucks’ goaltender Anders Nilsson (31) during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver on Saturday, December 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms
Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville (29) and Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat (53) battle for position during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Canucks Report: Not a November to remember

Vancouver stumbles to 3-8-3 monthly record

Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville (29) and Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat (53) battle for position during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Vancouver Canucks’ Troy Stecher, right, is tripped by Vegas Golden Knights’ Daniel Carr during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday November 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pacioretty scores 2 as Golden Knights nip Canucks 4-3

Vancouver has just one win in last 11 games

Vancouver Canucks’ Troy Stecher, right, is tripped by Vegas Golden Knights’ Daniel Carr during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday November 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Iafallo (19) loses control of the puck as he attempts a shot on Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom (25), of Sweden, while Chris Tanev, back, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday November 27, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Brown scores in OT as Kings beat Canucks 2-1

Vancouver battles back late to pick up single point

Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Iafallo (19) loses control of the puck as he attempts a shot on Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom (25), of Sweden, while Chris Tanev, back, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday November 27, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Adam Gaudette, centre, celebrates his goal with teammates as Los Angeles Kings’ Drew Doughty skates near them during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Pettersson lifts Canucks to 4-2 win over Kings

Vancouver snaps 8-game winless skid

Vancouver Canucks’ Adam Gaudette, centre, celebrates his goal with teammates as Los Angeles Kings’ Drew Doughty skates near them during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
San Jose Sharks’ Joe Thornton (19) shoots the puck during the first period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in San Jose, Calif., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Canucks see winless skid hit 8 after 4-0 loss to Sharks

San Jose’s Joe Thornton passes another big milestone in victory

San Jose Sharks’ Joe Thornton (19) shoots the puck during the first period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in San Jose, Calif., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson, centre, of Sweden, moves the puck past Anaheim Ducks’ Ondrej Kase, of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Getzlaf lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over skidding Canucks

Vancouver now winless since Nov. 8

Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson, centre, of Sweden, moves the puck past Anaheim Ducks’ Ondrej Kase, of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Winnipeg Jets’ Adam Lowry, right, crashes into Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday November 19, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Laine scores 3 as Jets double Canucks 6-3

Injury-riddled Vancouver side drops sixth in a row

Winnipeg Jets’ Adam Lowry, right, crashes into Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday November 19, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A shot goes wide of Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price and stays out of the net during second period NHL hockey action against the Vancouver Canucks, in Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Price makes 36 saves as Habs edge Canucks 3-2

Late goal lifts Montreal past Vancouver

A shot goes wide of Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price and stays out of the net during second period NHL hockey action against the Vancouver Canucks, in Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Minnesota Wild centre Charlie Coyle (3) scores a goal on Vancouver Canucks goalie Richard Bachman (25) during the first period of a NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Road-weary Canucks thumped 6-2 by Wild

Vancouver hosts the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday

Minnesota Wild centre Charlie Coyle (3) scores a goal on Vancouver Canucks goalie Richard Bachman (25) during the first period of a NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vancouver Canucks center Tim Schaller (59) is knocked down by New York Islanders’ Scott Mayfield (24) as Brock Nelson (29) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kuhnhackl scores 2 odd goals as Isles dump Canucks 5-2

Vancouver drops second game in two nights

Vancouver Canucks center Tim Schaller (59) is knocked down by New York Islanders’ Scott Mayfield (24) as Brock Nelson (29) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) stops a shot on the goal by New York Rangers’ Filip Chytil (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Surging Rangers beat visiting Canucks 2-1

Goalie Lundqvist ties Plante on all-time wins list

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) stops a shot on the goal by New York Rangers’ Filip Chytil (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)