
Boeser was then foiled on a 2-on-1 break when fed a perfect cross-ice pass by Pettersson. Sheldon Dries drove to the net early, lost an edge and then hit the post and it wasn’t looking good. And with a 5-on-3 advantage for 39 seconds, Boeser shot wide from a sharp angle and another Pettersson effort was blocked.īoeser finally connected from the high slot with a quick release for his 22nd goal of the season. There was a third-period power play in which Miller double-clutched and couldn’t get a shot away and Elias Pettersson shooting wide. The were getting their chances but couldn’t find the net. Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cal Petersen (40) makes the save with the top of his stick on a shot from Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser, not shown, as Canucks centre Elias Pettersson (40) and Kings defenceman Mikey Anderson (44) look on during second period NHL action in Vancouver on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Here’s what we learned as the Canucks ended their home-ice schedule: Miller entered the night 10th overall in National Hockey League scoring and is now two points shy of the 100-point plateau - Henrik Sedin was the last franchise player to hit the century mark in 2010-11 with 104 points - and there was a standard he wanted to uphold to keep creating the culture. Well, we didn’t see enough until the third period when the Canucks refused to quit. It’s a great indicator to a coach when the games don’t theoretically mean anything in the standings, to see what kind of effort you get. We want go 6-0-2 in the last eight home games. “There’s always something to play for,” he insisted.

Los Angeles Kings left wing Alex Iafallo (19) and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) battle for the puck during first period NHL action in Vancouver on Thursday, April 28, 2022. And maybe that’s why he had a lot to say before the game. It wasn’t surprising that the start was slow before the resolve kicked in.Ī first-period bench minor for too many men on the ice was a sign of not being sharp because short shifts and quick line changes are a staple for the way Boudreau wants his bunch to play. “It would have been easy for the last two games to just fold the tent after fighting so hard for so long to get to where you want to be and you don’t get there. “I told them I was so proud of them,” said Boudreau. Vasily Podkolzin hit the post late in the third period to set the stage for some unexpected drama and a satisfying victory.

Alex Chiasson then got a great Quinn Hughes pass, got to the net, got to a rebound to draw the club even on a night when it looked like that wouldn’t be possible. Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESSīoeser then scored on a third-period power play to cut the deficit and Miller drew an assist to climb to 98 points. Miller during first period NHL action in Vancouver on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Los Angeles Kings’ Adrian Kempe, left, is checked by Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. They were being outshot 24-8 at one point of the second period, but did cut it to 27-15 with the odd offensive-zone flurry. The Canucks had dug a two-goal hole and often appeared listless before finding some third-period life. “I wanted to finish the year strong and we’ve been showing what we can do the last 50 games.”

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“Petey was screening and I tried shooting and Petey got it back and looked for me backdoor and it took me a few tries and I finally put it home.”īoeser missed five games earlier this month with a hyperextended right elbow and was also sidelined by COVID-19 this season to keep the restricted free agent from chasing 30 goals. I got the puck in the corner and didn’t really know where everyone went,” said Boeser, who finished with five shots and nine attempts. Article contentĪs for his winner, Boeser wasn’t sure how the play developed but knew he had to get to the net. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
