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Canucks take step in right direction, but still walking a difficult path
Tyler Toffoli scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens held off a late push from the Vancouver Canucks for a 5-3 win. | February 2, 2021, 11:46 PM
February 2, 2021, 11:46 PM
At least the Vancouver Canucks did not beat themselves on Tuesday. The Montreal Canadiens did that – again.
After a dreadful 6-2 loss on Monday when the Canucks never gave themselves a chance to win by repeatedly giving the puck to the Canadiens in dangerous positions and then failing to defend, Vancouver cleaned up its game 24 hours later and at least made Montreal earn it.
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Canucks squeak past Canadiens in shootout thriller
The Vancouver Canucks came away with the shootout win against the Montreal Canadiens 6-5. | January 21, 2021, 1:10 AM
January 21, 2021, 1:10 AM
VANCOUVER Lining up to face Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price in a shootout Wednesday night, Bo Horvat s approach was simple. Basically close my eyes and shoot. I m not thinking too much, the Vancouver Canucks captain said. He s obviously one of the best goaltenders in the world, so I think you just try and pick your spot. And thankfully it went in. Horvat, who scored two goals and an assist in regulation, beat the all-star goaltender with a shot between the legs to secure the 6-5 victory in the Canucks home opener.
VANCOUVER - Lining up to face Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price in a shootout Wednesday night, Bo Horvat's approach was simple. "Basically close my eyes