Game Notes: Canucks at Rangers

CANUCKS AT RANGERS

TV: Sportsnet, MSG Network

Radio: Sportsnet 650

MATCH-UP INFO

• Tonight marks second and final meeting between the Canucks and Rangers this season: Oct. 28 (home, 4-3 OTL) and Jan. 8 (road).
• Vancouver is 38-80-8-4 all-time against New York, including a 17-42-5-2 record on the road.

• The Canucks are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games against the Rangers (2-2-1 in their last 5).

• Tyler Myers leads all active Canucks skaters in scoring against New York with 13 points (5-8-13) in 29 career games.

• J.T. Miller has 12 points (6-6-12) in 12 career games against the Rangers.

• In nine career games against the Rangers, Elias Pettersson has eight points (2-6-8).

• Thatcher Demko is 2-0-0 with a 1.98 GAA and a .931 save percentage against New York in his career.

• In nine career appearances (3-2-2), Casey DeSmith has a 3.51 GAA and a .874 save percentage all-time against the Rangers

QUICK NUMBERS

• Quinn Hughes has registered 16 points (2-14-16) in his last 15 games, totaling 49 points overall (10-39-49). He ranks 1st in the league for points amongst defencemen and ranks t-3rd in the league for assists amongst all skaters.
• J.T. Miller has 53 points overall this season (18-35-53) and has 17 points (5-12-17) in his last 15 games. He ranks 7th in the league for points.

• Brock Boeser has scored 24 goals this season, ranking t-6th in the league.

• Dakota Joshua has 11 points (6-5-11) in his last 10 games.

• Pius Suter has six points (4-2-6) in his last seven games.

• Thatcher Demko is t-3rd in the league for wins (19).

• The Vancouver Canucks currently rank t-4th in the league and have the highest goal differential (+48) in the league. The Canucks currently have the most wins (22) when leading after two periods and have the most wins when scoring first (20).

LAST MEETING – Oct. 28/23: VAN 3 vs NYR 4 (OT)

J.T. Miller opened scoring for the Canucks to tie up the game at 15:57 in the second period...Filip Hronek and Elias Pettersson recorded the assists...Hronek (0-2-2) had a multipoint game and five other Canucks got on the scoresheet...Tyler Myers recorded his first short-handed goal of the season to give the Canucks the lead at 9:06 in the third period...Carson Soucy scored his second of the season to force OT at 15:42 in the third period...Hronek and Beauvillier registered the assists...Andrei Kuzmenko led the team in shots (6)...Myers had a team high three hits.

2023.24 TEAM RANKS

LAST GAME PLAYED – Jan. 6/24: VAN 6 at NJD 4

Elias Pettersson opened the scoring 41 seconds into the second period...Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek picked up the assists...J.T. Miller doubled the lead just past the three-and-a-half minute mark...Brock Boeser and Hughes recorded the assists...Miller scored his second of the night 1:04 later...the assists went to Ian Cole and Pettersson...Conor Garland re-established the a two-goal lead with 11 seconds left in the second...Dakota Joshua and Carson Soucy were awarded the assists...Pettersson scored his second of the night at 2:35 of the third period...Boeser and Hughes assisted on Pettersson’s 17th of the season...Joshua put home the empty-netter with 1:11 remaining...Teddy Blueger and Miller had the assists...Andrei Kuzmenko led the team in shots with six...Joshua had a team-high three hits...Soucy blocked four shots to lead the team...Thatcher Demko made 21 saves.

LAST 5 - vs NEW YORK

• Oct. 28/23: VAN 3 vs NYR 4 (OT)

• Feb. 15/23: VAN 4 vs NYR 6

• Feb. 8/23: VAN 3 at NYR 4

• Feb. 27/22: VAN 5 at NYR 2

• Nov. 2/21: VAN 3 at NYR 2 (OT)

MILLER THE MAGNIFICENT

• Recording three points (2-1-3) on Jan. 6 at NJD, J.T. Miller has 53 points through 39 games. His 53 points are the third-most prior to the team’s 40th game of the season in franchise history, trailing Pavel Bure (58 in 1992.93) and Alexander Mogilny (54, 1995.96).

• With 2 points (1-1-2) on Jan. 2/24 vs OTT J.T. Miller reached 50 points in 37 games. He is the 4th fastest player in franchise history to hit the mark, behind Pavel Bure, Alexander Mogilny, and Daniel Sedin.

• After recording two assists on Dec. 17/23 at CHI, Miller (11 GP) owns the record for most multi-assist efforts in the first 32 games of a season in franchise history. He passed Henrik Sedin who had 10 games in the first 32 games of the 2009.10 season.

• After registering two assists on Dec. 12/23 vs TBL, J.T. Miller (42 points 15-27-42) owns the Canucks franchise record for most points prior to the 30th game of the season. Tony Tanti held the previous record with 41 points in 1983.84.

VENI, VIDI, PETEY

• Recording three points (2-1-3) on Jan. 6 at NJD, Elias Pettersson notched his 30th career three-point game, tying Patrik Sundstrom for the fifth-most such performances by a Swedish player in franchise history.

• With 25 multi-goal performances as a Canuck, Pettersson is now 4th in franchise history for career multi-goal games in a players first six seasons, trailing Pavel Bure (44), Tony Tanti (27), and Petri Skriko (27).

• With two goals on Jan. 2/24 vs OTT, Elias Pettersson is now 3rd in Canucks franchise history for most career multi-goal performances recorded by a primary centre. He is currently 11th in the league for NHL points leaders.

• Pettersson has recorded 21 games with at least 1 goal and 2 assists after his three-point game on Dec. 9/23 vs CAR. He ranks t-4th for most such games in Canucks franchise history.

• After recording the GWG on Dec. 9/23 vs CAR, Elias Pettersson recorded the 26th GWG of his career. He tied Thomas Gradin for the 9th most in franchise history.

QUINNSANITY

• With three assists on Jan. 6 at NJD, Quinn Hughes now has 18 such performances in his career, ranking fourth all-time among defencemen within their first six seasons.

• With a goal and an assist on Dec. 23/23 vs SJS, Quinn Hughes tied Alexander Edler for the most career multi-point games by a Canucks defencemen all-time with 68 GP.

• Quinn Hughes is the first defenseman in Canucks franchise history to reach 40 points in less than 40 games. He is also the 5th defenseman in the NHL with 40+ points in his first 33 games of a season in the past 25 years.

• After recording two assists on Dec. 19/23 at NSH, Quinn Hughes ranks 1st for most multi-assist games by a Canucks defencemen (54 GP), he also ranks 8th amongst all skaters in franchise history.

STRONG SCORING STARTS

• The Canucks have scored the first goal of the game 26 times, tops in the league.

• When scoring the first goal, the Canucks have been victorious 20 times, leading the NHL.

• As of Jan.4/24, the Canucks are outscoring their opponents 25-14 within the game’s first 10 minutes, their +12 goal differential leads the NHL.

DIALED-IN DEMKO

• Following a 21-save performance on Jan. 6/24 at NJD, Thatcher Demko is now 5th in Canucks franchise history for career wins by a goaltender, behind Roberto Luongo, Kirk McLean, Richard Brodeur and Dan Cloutier.

• On Dec. 18/23, Demko was named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week. He went 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals against average, a .957 save percentage and one shutout.

• Demko stopped 36 shots for his third shutout of the season and sixth of his career on Dec. 14/23 vs FLA. Demko is currently t- 7th for most shutouts in Canucks franchise history with Richard Brodeur, Garth Snow and Eddie Lack.

• Demko became the first goaltender to record 15 wins in the NHL this season. Demko (22 GP) is the third goaltender in Canucks franchise history to complete this feat in 22 or fewer games. Ryan Miller (18 GP, 2014.15) and Cory Schneider (22 GP, 2010.11) are the only other goalies in franchise history to complete this feat.

THE LIFE LINE

• The Canucks third line (Dakota Joshua – Teddy Blueger – Conor Garland) have contributed 37 points (14-23-37) in their last 14 games. In those past 14 games, Conor Garland (3-8-11) has 11 points, Dakota Joshua has 13 points (7-6-13) and Teddy Blueger (4-9-13) has 13 points.

SETTING RECORDS

• On Jan. 2/24 vs OTT, the Canucks scored five goals in the opening period for the 12th time in franchise history and the fourth time since then turn of the century.

• Leading the NHL standings with 49 points on Dec. 25/23, the Canucks became the first Canadian team to lead the league at the time of the Holiday Break since the Ottawa Senators in 2005.

• With a record of 23-9-3 through Dec. 23, the Canucks have recorded the most wins in franchise history through the team’s first 35 games of a season.

• After their win on Dec. 14/23 vs FLA, the Vancouver Canucks (30 GP) set a franchise record for fewest games needed to reach 20 wins in a season. The previous record was set in 2005.06 in 31 games.

PIUS ON THE LOOSE

• After a 3-point performance (2-1-3) on Jan. 2/24 vs OTT, Pius Suter has recorded 7 points (4-3-7) in his last 7 games. His three points also tied his career-high, previously hit on Jan. 24/21 vs DET (3-0-3).

• The Canucks have outscored their opponents 14-3 at 5-on-5 when Pius Suter is on the ice.

THE BOES-T IN TOWN

• After recording an assist on Jan. 2/24 vs OTT, Brock Boeser has 15 points (9-6-15) in his last 15 games. He currently is t-4th for goals scored in the NHL with 24.

• With his 23rd goal of the season on Dec. 17/23 at CHI, Boeser became the fourth Canuck to record 23+ goals through 32 games, joining Pavel Bure (26, 1992.93), Tony Tanti (25, 1983.84), and Alexander Mogilny (23, 1995.96).

• Boeser recorded a nine-game point streak lasting from Nov. 25/23 to Dec. 14/23. This point streak matched the longest of his career, he also recorded his second natural hat trick of the season during this stretch.

• Through Dec. 14 (30 games), Brock Boeser has doubled his power play points (6 to 12), tripled his shooting percentage (9.4% to 27.5%) and nearly quadrupled his goal total (6 to 22) from 2022.23 to 2023.24 and is on-pace for a career-high 98 points.

• With his hat-trick performance against Tampa Bay, Dec. 12/23, Brock Boeser is t-3rd in the league with Brady Tkachuk for most multi-goal games in the 2023.24 season with 6. He is currently chasing Auston Matthews (10) and Nikita Kucherov (8).

• Brock Boeser (29 GP) became the 6th fastest player in franchise history to reach 20 goals in a season. Pavel Bure paces the list (19 GP, 1992.92). Boeser is also the 6th player to complete this feat in under 30 games.

TIK TOC

• With his victory on Jan. 2/24 vs OTT, Rick Tocchet recorded his 222nd career coaching victory, ranking him t-75th on the all-time coaching wins list.

• Recording his 40th win as Canucks coach on Dec. 14 vs FLA, Rick Tocchet passed Tom Renney for 14th on the Canucks all-time coaching wins list.

• On Dec. 5/23 vs NJD, Rick Tocchet coached his 500th game. He became the 7th person in NHL history to play in 1000 career NHL games and serve as the head coach in 500 career NHL games.

TRIPLE THREAT

• J.T. Miller, Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson are the third teammate trio since 1997 to each record 40 points in their team’s first 33 games of a season. The other trios include Mikko Rantanen, Nathan Mackinnon, and Gabriel Landeskog in 2018.19 and Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Heatley, and Jason Spezza in 2005.06 and 2007.08.

• Miller, Hughes and Pettersson are also the second teammate trio in Canucks franchise history to each record 40 points in their first 33 games of a season. Tony Tanti, Patrik Sundstrom and Darcy Rota are the only other Canucks trio to complete this feat.

2023.24 CANUCKS MILESTONES

• Thatcher Demko recorded his 100th career win, Jan. 6 vs NJD

• Nikita Zadorov appeared in his 600th NHL game, Dec. 28 vs PHI

• Rick Tocchet coached his 500th career NHL game, Dec. 5 vs NJD

• Teddy Blueger recorded his 100th career point, Nov. 24 at SEA

• Conor Garland recorded his 200th career point, Nov. 24 at SEA

• Andrei Kuzmenko appeared in his 100th NHL game, Nov. 22 at COL

• Quinn Hughes appeared in his 300th NHL game, Nov. 16 at CGY

• Linus Karlsson appeared in his first NHL game, Nov. 16 at CGY

• Ilya Mikheyev appeared in his 200th NHL game, Nov. 6 vs EDM

• Elias Pettersson recorded his 200th career assist, Nov. 2 at SJS

• Anthony Beauvillier appeared in his 500th NHL game, Nov. 2 at SJS

• Brock Boeser appeared in his 400th NHL game, Oct. 14 at EDM

• Rick Tocchet recorded his 200th career win, Oct. 14 at EDM

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

• Carson Soucy activated off LTIR, Jan. 6

• Phillip Di Giuseppe placed on LTIR, Jan. 6

• Josh Bloom reassigned to Saginaw, Jan. 5

• Linus Karlsson recalled from Abbotsford, Jan. 3

• Nick Cicek and a sixth-round pick (2024) acquired from San Jose in exchange for Jack Studnicka, Dec. 15.

• Pius Suter activated off IR, Dec 14

• Linus Karlsson reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec 9

• Matt Irwin reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 2

• Nikita Zadorov acquired from Calgary in exchange for a fifth-round pick (2024) and a third-round pick (2026), Nov. 30

• Cole McWard reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Linus Karlsson recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Matt Irwin recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Akito Hirose reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Conditional fifth-round pick (2024) acquired from Chicago in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Nov. 28

THE LAST TIME...

• The Canucks won when leading after 1P: Jan. 2/24 vs OTT

• The Canucks lost when leading after 1P: Jan. 4/24 at STL

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 1P: Mar. 31/23 vs CGY

• The Canucks won when leading after 2P: Jan. 6/24 at NJD

• The Canucks lost when leading after 2P: Oct. 17/22 at WSH

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 2P: Mar. 31/23 vs CGY

• The Canucks won when trailing after 1P: Nov. 15/23 vs NYI

• The Canucks lost when trailing after 1P: Dec. 5/23 vs NJD

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 1P: Dec. 16/23 at MIN

• The Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Nov. 15/23 vs NYI

• The Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Dec. 28/23 vs PHI

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 2P: Mar. 28/23 at STL

• The Canucks won when tied after 1P: Jan. 6/24 at NJD

• The Canucks lost when tied after 1P: Dec. 28/23 vs PHI

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 1P: Dec. 21/23 at DAL

• The Canucks won when tied after 2P: Nov. 28/23 vs ANA

• The Canucks lost when tied after 2P: Jan. 4/24 at STL

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 2P: Dec. 21/23 at DAL

2023.24 SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS

• Most Goals Scored, Game: 10, Nov. 2/23 at SJS

• Most Goals Scored, Period: 5, Jan. 2/24 vs. OTT, 1st period

• Most Goals Allowed, Game: 6, Dec. 5/23 vs NJD

• Most Goals Allowed, Period: 4, Dec. 5/23 vs NJD, 1st period

• Fewest Goals Scored, Game: 0, Oct. 17 at PHI

• Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 0, 4x, Latest Dec. 14/23 vs FLA

• Most PPG Scored, Game: 4, Nov. 2/23 at SJS

• Most PPG Allowed, Game: 3, Oct. 28/23 vs NYR

• Most SHG Scored, Game: 1, 4x, Latest Nov. 24/23 at SEA

• Most SHG Allowed, Game: 1, Dec. 28 vs PHI

• Most Shots, Game: 43, Nov. 15/23 vs NYI

• Most Shots, Period: 19, Oct. 27/23 vs STL, 1st period

• Fewest Shots, Game: 16, 2x, Latest Nov. 9/23 at OTT

• Fewest Shots, Period: 1, Dec. 14/23 vs FLA, 3rd period

• Most Shots Allowed, Game: 44, Nov. 30/23 vs VGK

• Most Shots Allowed, Period: 22, Oct. 17/23 at PHI, 2nd period

• Fewest Shots Allowed, Game: 18, Oct. 24/23 at NSH

• Fewest Shots Allowed, Period: 2, Nov. 24/23 at SEA, 3rd period

• Most Hits, Game: 33, 2x, Latest Dec. 5/23 vs NJD

• Fewest Hits, Game: 7, Nov. 2/23 at SJS

• Most Blocked Shots, Game: 25, Oct. 14/23 at EDM

• Fewest Blocked Shots, Game: 2, Oct. 27/23 vs STL

• Largest Margin of Victory: 9 goals, Nov. 2/23 at SJS (10-1 W)

• Largest Margin of Defeat: 3 goals, 5x, Latest Dec. 28/23 vs PHI

• Longest Win Streak: 5 games, Oct. 31/23 – Nov. 9/23

• Longest Point Streak: 9 games, 2x, Latest Dec. 7/23 – Dec. 23/23

• Longest Winless Streak: 2 games, 2x, Latest Nov. 16/23 - Nov. 18/23

• Longest Pointless Streak: 2 games, 2x, Latest Nov. 16/23 - Nov. 18/23

VANCOUVER 2023.24 RECORD WHEN...

• Score 4+ Goals: 20-1-0

• Score 3 Goals or Less: 5-10-3

• Allow 4+ Goals: 2-9-2

• Allow 3 Goals or Less: 23-2-1

• Scoring First: 20-5-1

• Allowing First Goal: 5-6-2

• On 0 Days Rest: 2-2-1

• On 1 Day Rest: 13-6-2

• On 2 Days Rest: 8-2-0

• On 3+ Days Rest: 2-1-0

• Score a PPG: 14-4-1

• Give up a PPG: 11-6-1

• 25 or More Shots on Goal: 17-8-2

• Less than 25 shots: 8-3-1

THREE STARS - JANUARY

• Pettersson – 10 pts

• Miller – 5 pts

• Suter – 5 pts

• Demko – 5 pts

DECEMBER WINNER – DeSmith (15 pts)
NOVEMBER WINNER – Hughes, Demko (30 pts)
OCTOBER WINNER – Pettersson (15 pts)
*5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection