Vancouver surrendered twof third-period goals by JJ Peterka and a poor Buffalo team playing in the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Edmonton Oilers host the Buffalo Sabres after Zach Hyman's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Oilers' 6-2 win.
As for the heatmap, it was a mess for Vancouver. Buffalo was able to generate shots from all over the zone, including right beside Thatcher Demko. The Canucks also struggled to create chances, as only six of the 34 shots Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were registered as high-danger shots.
The Province on MSN1h
Canucks this week: Call in the marriage counsellors or get a trade done as Oilers embarrass VancouverWe are in an echo chamber as we wait for a Canucks trade. In the meantime the NHL world is watching and waiting for the dominoes to fall. The Canucks on the other hand are trying to win games and failing more often than not.
VANCOUVER – JJ Peterka set up Juri Kulich's tying goal midway through the third period and scored the game-winner with 6:27 left as the Buffalo Sabres rallied for two goals to beat the Vancouver Canucks, 3-2, Tuesday night in Rogers Arena.
Ask Thatcher Demko whether his play since returning to the Vancouver Canucks lineup in early December has been up to snuff. “I don’t think I’ve been good enough this year,” the veteran goalie admitted this week after the team blew a 2-1 lead in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres and lost 3-2.
Our Canucks vs Sabres predictions have the home team picking up consecutive wins for the first time since Dec 1. So, get your NHL picks locked in ahead of this 10 p.m. ET puck drop on Tuesday, January 21.
The Hockey Writers on MSN1h
5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-2 Victory Over CanucksIn a highly anticipated NHL Pacific Division clash, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 at Rogers Place on Thursday (Jan. 23). Zach Hyman scored twice for the Oilers, who charged out to a 3-0 lead after the first period and went ahead 5-0 in the middle frame.
3 Takeaways From Sabres’ 5-2 Loss to the Flames
Three-point night from Huberdeau helps Flames to 5-2 win over Sabres
Huberdeau and Kadri's 3-point games power the Flames to a 5-2 win over Sabres
Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres
In a marquee rematch against the Oilers, the Canucks didn't start to find their legs until they were down by five goals.
The Buffalo Sabres took down the Vancouver Canucks in their most recent contest, taking down the struggling Canucks by a score of 3-2. The win ended a brief two
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