Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors

‘First, second, and third star’: Tocchet praises Lankinen’s performance

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet talks about goaltender Kevin Lankinen’s shutout performance against the Boston Bruins, how important he’s been for the team, and how Lankinen fits into the team once Thatcher Demko is healthy.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

‘My game has grown a lot’: Canucks’ Lankinen continues to prove his value

With Thatcher Demko getting larger by the day in his rearview mirror, Kevin Lankinen has done enough in the Vancouver Canucks’ first 20 games to be part of the team’s conversation in the crease even when the No. 1 goalie returns from injury.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Jake DeBrusk Heard This Chirp From Ex-Teammate In Return To Face Bruins

Boston was enemy territory Tuesday night for former Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk for the first time in his NHL career. But the current Vancouver Canucks forward didn’t find it as hostile as some opponents do when they step onto the TD Garden ice. De

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Jake DeBrusk’s ‘Weird’ Boston Return Featured Crucial Goal Vs. Bruins

BOSTON — Jake DeBrusk became a proven goal scorer and a capable NHL product during his seven seasons with the Bruins. That’s what sparked interest from the Vancouver Canucks, who signed DeBrusk to a seven-year deal worth $38.5 million this offsea

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Jake DeBrusk scores in return to Boston as Canucks shut out Bruins

Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston, and Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

One Big Takeaway As Special Teams, Old Friend Sink Bruins Vs. Canucks

BOSTON — The Bruins welcomed the Vancouver Canucks to TD Garden for another rematch of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals. The matchup produced a 2-0 victory for the Canucks on Tuesday night. The more pressing headline entering Tuesday came with the retur

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canucks’ Lankinen on his 32-save shutout: ‘It was a great team effort’

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen joins Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy after his 32-save shutout against the Boston Bruins to share his mindset during the standout performance and his excitement about being part of the team.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Instant Reaction: Kevin Lankinen blanks Bruins in 2-0 Canucks win

Welcome back to Instant Reaction, the series here at CanucksArmy where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below! This one started with a bit of a feeling o

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canucks’ DeBrusk scores on Bruins in return to Boston

Watch as Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk, who played for the Bruins for seven seasons, bangs in a rebound to score on the power play in his return to Boston.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Bruins Honor Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen With Tribute, Ovation In Visit

BOSTON — Jake DeBrusk and Danton Heinen both gave the Bruins valuable efforts before departing for the Vancouver Canucks over the summer in free agency. The pair returned to Boston for the first time with Vancouver for Tuesday night’s matchup mid

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Will anyone catch Avalanche’s Cale Makar in the Norris Trophy race?

The Real Kyper and Bourne hosts Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne talk through the current Norris Trophy odds and whether or not Quinn Hughes has a legitimate chance to catch Cale Makar.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Bruins-Canucks Projected Lines: Jeremy Swayman Faces Former Teammates

The Boston Bruins will go for a third straight win as they take the ice against the Vancouver Canucks at TD Garden on Tuesday night. Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco, who took over after the firing of Jim Montgomery, has won each of his two games

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Published: 2 weeks ago