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Vancouver Fends off Washington for 4-3 Win

VANCOUVER, B.C. — After a season of frustration and mounting losses, the Vancouver Canucks finally gave their home fans something to cheer about Wednesday night with a spirited 4–3 win over the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena.

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Canucks snap 11-game slide in comeback win vs. Caps

Brock Boeser had a goal and an assist and the host Vancouver Canucks halted an 11-game losing streak, rallying for a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Canucks snap 11-game losing streak with 4-3 win over Capitals

Teddy Blueger officially makes his return after missing over three months of action. He takes Aatu Räty’s place, centring Liam Öhgren and Brock Boeser.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Canucks Activate Teddy Blueger, Reassign Arshdeep Bains

Set to host Washington tonight, the Vancouver Canucks announced that Arshdeep Bains has been reassigned to AHL Abbotsford. The transaction aligns with

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Arshdeep Bains News / Canucksarmy / January 21

Canucks assign forward Arshdeep Bains to AHL Abbotsford

On Wednesday, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that forward Arshdeep Bains has been assigned to the AHL Abbotsford. And per Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, Bains will suit up for Abbotsford tonight as they host the Laval Rocket.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 21

‘We need to be better’: Canucks veterans respond to Foote’s call out

The Vancouver Canucks‘ most recent loss to the New York Islanders marked their 11th straight defeat, and their head coach finally showed some frustration with his veteran players.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / January 21

The Surprising Upside of a Tough Canucks Season

Sometimes the most helpful lesson in hockey comes not from a win but from finally seeing the score for what it really is. The Canucks’ recent losing streak hurts, but it also clarifies.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

What could the Canucks get for Elias Pettersson?

While a few names have already been moved, there are still a few notable names left on many trade boards across the NHL, including a skilled player with the Vancouver Canucks.

What’s next for the Canucks after trading away Kiefer Sherwood?

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 21

Scenes from morning skate: Blueger returns as Canucks look to snap losing skid vs. Capitals

The Vancouver Canucks (16-28-5) welcome Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (24-20-6) to Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game begins at 7pm PT. Tonight is the Canucks’ annual Pride Night at the rink, celebrating diversity and inclusivity in hockey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 21

What’s next for the Canucks after trading away Kiefer Sherwood?

The second block has fallen regarding the Vancouver Canucks’ rebuild. First, it was trading captain Quinn Hughes, and now Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford have cooked up another deal, sending Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick, and 25-year-old defenceman Cole Clayton.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 21

How does the Flames’ rebuild compare to the Canucks’ so far?

The Vancouver Canucks are no longer the only rebuilding show in Western Canada. The Calgary Flames have been stuck in a bit of a competitive no-man’s land for the past couple of seasons, not terribly dissimilar to the Canucks.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 21

Kiefer Sherwood’s time with the Canucks was a short, but very successful story

When Kiefer Sherwood signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks in 2024, he was supposed to be one of the last depth pieces on a growing playoff contender.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Atlantic Division Team Suddenly Serious Elias Pettersson Trade Threat

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is one of the biggest names in the rumor mill right now. With the Canucks entering a rebuild, the 27-year-old center has been creating plenty of chatter as a trade candidate.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Predictions: January 21st, Washington Capitals at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Vancouver Canucks Are Heading Towards Full Team Fire Sale

The talk around the Vancouver Canucks has intensified over the last several weeks. It started with the trade that sent defenceman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

On 11-game skid, Canucks focused on fixing 'culture,' host Capitals

The struggling Vancouver Canucks are not going to get any sympathy from the visiting Washington Capitals when the teams meet on Wednesday night. While the Canucks have lost 11 straight games (0-9-2) and sit at the bottom of the NHL standings, the Capitals have lost three straight and are 2-5-0 in their past seven games.

Adam Foote News / Canucksarmy / January 21

Foote’s postgame remarks rightly cast doubt that Canucks have proper group of veterans to lead team into next era

As much as some Vancouver Canucks fans – and perhaps team management, too – would like to be able to simply press a button and shoot the team’s entire roster into outer space right now, the fact of the matter is it’s not that simple to completely strip down a National Hockey League lineup.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / January 20

The Vancouver Canucks Have To Rebuild The Right Way

The Vancouver Canucks are heading toward another rebuild, not the “hybrid retool” GM Patrik Allvin discussed after the team traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Elias Pettersson to be traded prior to Olympic break?

In a recent interview with Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, Frank Seravalli was asked if Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks would be traded. His answer?

Kiefer Sherwood News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

What other Canucks players are available after Kiefer Sherwood trade?

It’s a matter of when, not if, the Vancouver Canucks are going to sell off their valuable players to add assets for the long haul. That deal was sealed when they sent franchise player Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for draft picks and young players including Marco Rossi and Zeev Buium.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 19