Canucks Update: Canucks vs. Islanders

The Canucks were recently defeated in shoot out 2-1 by the Islanders last night in New York. The goal scorer for Vancouver was Pavel Demitra, and Doug Weight of New York. Frank Nielson of the Islanders put it past Roberto Luongo in first round of the shootout; Burrows failed to score and the Canucks lost the game.

Canucks vs Hurricanes

Vancouver finally snapped their losing streak Tuesday night as they squeezed past Carolina 4-3 late in the game. Vancouver scorers were Kevin Bieksa, Ryan Kesler, Mats Sundin, and Alex Burrows; goal scorers for Carolina were  Joe Corvo, Joni Pitkanen, and Eric Staal. The Canucks looked like they did earlier in the season; Luongo winning his first game since November 18, Mats Sundin gets on the board with a goal and an assist, and Alex Burrows sent the fans through the roof at GM Place as he put past a short handed breakaway top shelf with only a minute twenty-two to go. This game may have been the deciding fate of Canucks head coach Alain Vinuegh

Canucks vs Wild: January 31

It seems that the Canucks are falling into a regular losing pattern in recent games, especially while at home; and it’s not going over easy with the fans. On Saturday night, Vancouver hosted Minnesota only to lose in overtime; again. Vancouver scorers featured Alex Edler, and Ryan Kesler with two goals. Minnesota players who ranked up points were Mikko Koivu, Marc-Andre Bergeron, Eric Belanger, and once again Marc-Andre Bergeron in overtime. Overall, the Canucks put in a better effort but once again failed to put a W in the win column.

Canucks Vs. San Jose

The number one San Jose Sharks recently hosted the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Vancouver fell 2-1 in overtime. Taylor Pyatt put Vancouver in the lead just about half way through he first; but the sharks Devin Setoguchi tied it up with only 41 seconds left in the game; in Overtime, San Jose took advantage of a Daniel Sedin penalty and Patrick Marleau put one past Roberto Luongo to upset the Canucks hopes of rebounding back after a very disappointing couple weeks.

Canucks Vs. Oilers: Mats Sundin’s Debut

The Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers faced off last night in Edmonton, it was a back and forth game but the Canucks managed to pull out with the victory. After a rather slow first period, the Canucks opened the scoring in the second as Alex Burrows scored a snap shot with less than five minutes left in the period, the goal was assisted by Steve Bernier and Ryan Kesler; but the Oilers answered only ninety seconds later as Rob Nielson scored a power play goal. Then, Steve Bernier came only three seconds short of a club record as he scored two goals in just twelve seconds, assists went to Burrows and Kesler for the first goal, and just Burrows for the second. In the third, Erik Cole of Edmonton put it past Jason LaBarbera to put the Oilers within one; but the Canucks held the lead and Pavol Demitra put in a reassurance goal with only two minutes left into the empty net; assisted by Daniel Sedin.

Also Featured in this bout was the long awaited debut of former Toronto Maple Leaf’s Captain Mats Sundin. Wearing number thirteen for the Canucks, Sundin stood out with his large stature but remained off the scoring sheet in his first game since March 29th of 2008. Mats was mainly playing with teammates Kyle Wellwood and Mayson Raymon, and the Sedin’s twice during the powerplay. We will be watching to see if his presence makes a diffence as the Canucks attempt for a Stanley Cup in 2009.

Mats Sundin

Canucks Update: Canucks vs Avs

Last night the Canucks fell 5-4 to Colorado in the shootout; Cory Schneider let in four goals throughout regulation time and allowed three straight in the shootout. Vancouver’s scorers were Darcy Hordichuk, Daniel Sedin, and Steve Bernier(2); Colorado’s scorers were David Jones, Ryan Smyth, Milan Hejduk and Daniel Tjarnqvist. The three stars of the game were Steve Bernier(1), Milan Hejduk(2), Ryan Smyth(3).

Canucks Update: Nov 4

The Canucks lost a hard fought game on Sunday night as they faced the defending Stanley Cup winners Detroit. The Final score ended as 3-2 for the Red Wings. Goals for the Canucks included Kyle Wellwood, and Henrik Sedin; and assists from Daniel Sedin, Mattias Ohlund, Sami Salo, and Mason Raymond.