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Sabres Recall Tyson Kozak With Sam Lafferty Out

Buffalo Sabres Sam Lafferty left the team’s Friday loss to the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff shared that Lafferty isn’t expected to play against the Islanders on Saturday, prompting the team to recall forward T

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Published: 1 month ago

Ranking the “bat swings” Rick Tocchet can take with the Canucks’ lineup in Game 5

Coming off a 3-2 loss in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers that has to be considered their worst effort of the playoffs, one had to assume that a change or two was coming to the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup for Game 5. Here on Thursday morning, we do

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Published: 8 months ago

Should the Canucks pair Jonathan Lekkerimäki with Elias Pettersson in Game 5?

Following a dramatic 3-2 loss in Edmonton that tied the series at two games apiece, a select few Vancouver Canucks players engaged with the media to dissect the series. Among the players under scrutiny was Elias Pettersson, who has faced criticism fo

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Published: 8 months ago

So many compelling storylines surround massive Game 5 at Rogers Arena

Halford and Brough discuss the Elias Pettersson press conference yesterday mixed in with a huge game five tonight vs. the Oilers at Rogers Arena.

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Published: 8 months ago

4 keys to victory as Canucks-Oilers goes down to the wire

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are deadlocked at two wins apiece. The goal count in the dramatic series is 14-14. The Round 2 matchup's now a best-of-three, and the squad that ticks these boxes in Game 5 and beyond will have the greate

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Published: 8 months ago

Should the Oilers keep rolling with Pickard in net?

Justin Bourne joins the Sportsnet Central to discuss the Vancouver-Edmonton series, including Canucks players taking accountability for loss, Thatcher Demko’s possible return, and the goaltender situation for the Oilers.

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Published: 8 months ago

Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is undecided on who will be starting in net in Thursday night’s Game 5 tilt against the Vancouver Canucks.

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Published: 8 months ago

‘I want to be the difference maker’: Pettersson holds court after tough Game 4

Elias Pettersson looked and sounded like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders during his media availability on Wednesday afternoon. The star centre has struggled to live up to the expectations of fans, media, and his own Vancouver Canu

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Published: 8 months ago

Canucks vs. Oilers: Taking cue from mighty mite Conor Garland will make big Game 5 impact

"What he does should be inspiring. There have been games where he's done his thing and guys got going. That's exactly what we're looking for." — Rick Tocchet on Conor Garland.

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Published: 8 months ago

It’s time for the Canucks to take Elias Pettersson off the top power play unit

After a disappointing Game 4 loss, there is no weakness more glaring than what happened to this Vancouver Canucks top power play unit. It hasn’t been all bad this series, as they’ve converted on three of their nine opportunities through their fir

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Published: 8 months ago

Canucks: After coach's criticism, the question about Elias Pettersson looms large

Elias Pettersson isn't hiding from his struggles, but he has few answers.

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Published: 8 months ago

Rick Tocchet on Thatcher Demko: ‘He’s improved immensely the last 72 hours’

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko appears to have made significant progress on his recovery and could perhaps return to action in this playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. “He’s improved immensely the last 72 hours,” Tocchet sa

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Published: 8 months ago

Are Pettersson’s playoff woes making Canucks regret contract extension?

JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to discuss Elias Pettersson’s playoff struggles and if the Vancouver Canucks are starting to question their decision to give Pettersson the contract extension that they did in early March.

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Published: 8 months ago