Canucks Gameday Preview #51: Vancouver Heads To Boston Looking For Win 35 On The Season
With a victory against the Bruins, the Canucks would be the first team in the NHL to 35 wins.
Photo by Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports - Canucks Gameday Preview #51: Vancouver Heads To Boston Looking For Win 35 On The SeasonTwo of the NHL's best go head to head as the Vancouver Canucks (34-11-5) face off against the Boston Bruins (31-10-9) on Thursday night. The two teams will play twice this month, with the rematch set for Feb. 24 in Vancouver. With a win, the Canucks would become the first team in the NHL to 35 wins while tying the 2011-12 team for the third-longest point streak in franchise history at 13.
Based on how these two teams have played this year, this matchup has the potential to be a preview of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Both teams rank in the top ten for goals for and goals against, with each sending multiple players and coaches to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. It should be an exciting game from start to finish as these two contenders battle for top spot in the NHL.
Players to Watch
Filip Hronek
One question heading into the game is whether Filip Hronek will snap his eight-game pointless streak tonight. Despite averaging just under 23 minutes and playing beside Quinn Hughes, Hronek hasn't hit the scoresheet since Jan. 11, when he had two assists versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. Expect him to surpass 20 minutes once again as he hopes to break out of his slump against the Bruins.
Charlie McAvoy
Charlie McAvoy has developed into one of the top defensemen in the NHL. He is averaging over 24 minutes this season and is on pace to set a new career high in both goals and points this year. Whether at even strength or on special teams, he makes a significant impact at both ends of the ice.
Projected Lineup
Mikheyev- Pettersson- Lindholm
Suter- Miller- Boeser
Joshua- Bleuger- Garland
Höglander- Åman- Lafferty
Hughes- Hronek
Cole- Myers
Zadorov- Juulsen
Demko
DeSmith
Spread
Canucks: 1.40 (+1.5)
Bruins: 2.80 (-1.5)
Total
Over 6: 1.91
Under 6: 1.91
Money Line
Canucks: 2.10
Bruins: 1.75
Game Information
Start Time: 4:00 PM PT
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
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I honestly disagree. He is making an impact, even on that line.
Take his night against LA. His assist to Raymond, he had two separate contacts where he was playing hard on the puck to keep the play alive. Then the awareness he showed to get the puck to Raymond while being swarmed with Kings players is directly responsible for the goal.
Then his goal, he was 2 on 1, but got taken down as he shot and maintained composure to take a Ovi style "falling down" shot to get the goal.
This kid is not going anywhere.
I'm hoping they keep shine up, too.
" I'm hoping they keep shine up, too."
I know this is a real feel good story and I wish nothing but good for D Shine but in all seriousness how is he going to help the Wings going forward. Where is he going to be next year, or the year after. Right now he is just taking away what N Danielson could be doing.