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Brock Boeser: 17-17-34
Conor Garland: 14-20-34
Jake DeBrusk: 19-14-33
Elias Pettersson: 11-22-33" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Toronto Maple Leafs (33-19-2):" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Mitch Marner: 16-55-71
William Nylander: 33-22-55
John Tavares (47 GP): 21-24-45
Austin Matthews (39 GP): 20-24-44
Matthew Knies: 21-15-36" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Game Information:" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Start Time: 4:00 pm PT
Venue: Rogers Arena
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5MjcxMTM4NzY3OTM5MzY1/subscribe2024-front-banner.jpg" }, "caption": "" } } ] }

Canucks Gameday Preview #55: All Eyes On Pettersson As The Maple Leafs Roll Into Town