Up next for Sherwood will be breaking the NHL's all-time single-season hit record, which Jeremy Lauzon currently holds. The Predators defenceman set the record last season by recording 383 hits in 79 games. With 35 games remaining, Sherwood needs to average 3.14 hits per night in order to set the record.

During the first intermission of the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals game, Hockey Night in Canada analyst and former Canuck defenceman Kevin Bieksa spoke about the lack of protection the team has toward an opposing player roughing with the team’s captain and best player,

Monday, 4:30 p.m., Enterprise Center TV: Amazon Prime, ESPN. Radio: Sportsnet 650 The buzz: Respectful and resourceful have always been calling cards for Quinn Hughes. They have allowed the Vancouver Canucks consummate captain to keep a level head amid the muck and constant noise that threaten to drag this season into the ditch.

Forty-seven games into his Vancouver Canucks career, Kiefer Sherwood has already ... Chris Tanev and Quinn Hughes. While Sherwood's name will appear in Vancouver's record book, it is important ...

I checked in on the crowded field of Eastern Conference wild card hopefuls to see where each team stood. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators have played well enough in the interim, and I’m still bullish about their chances.

Wednesday, 6 p.m., Bridgestone Arena TV: SN Pacific. Radio: Sportsnet 650 The buzz: A quick flick of the wrist, or a howitzer. That’s how Predators centre Steven Stamkos continues to deliver a deadly dagger to the Canucks,

Roman Josi has points in nine of his last 13 games (2g-8a) against Vancouver. He also has 19 points (2g-17a) in his last 22 games vs. the Canucks and posted a six-game point streak (7a) against Vancouver from Jan. 10, 2017-Dec. 13, 2018.

Not since the players were toddlers have so many people delighted in their ability to count to two, but the Canucks earned their sound, 5-2 road win Monday against the St. Louis Blues after Saturday’s stout 2-1 victory against the National Hockey League-leading Washington Capitals.

Barely clinging to life in the Western Conference wildcard race, the Vancouver Canucks (20-17-10) host the Washington Capitals (33-10-5) at Rogers Arena at 7 p.

After a hot start, Pius Suter has struggled to produce offensively. He hasn't scored in 22 games and has only one assist in his last 15. If Suter can break his slump, not only will it be a confidence booster for him but also for the entire roster.

In a marquee rematch against the Oilers, the Canucks didn't start to find their legs until they were down by five goals.

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