Brock Boeser and Jake Virtanen scored 1:24 apart in the third period, and the Canucks beat the BuffaloSabres 6-3 on Saturday.
Boeser had two goals and Bo Horvat and J.T. Miller also scored for Vancouver, which had dropped consecutive games by a combined 14-4. Loui Eriksson had an empty-netter, and Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 shots to improve to 7-1 in his past eight games.
Sabres goalie Carter Hutton finished with 29 saves in his first appearance in nine games. Hutton dropped to 0-7-4 in his past 11 starts, a stretch in which he has allowed four or more goals six times. He is 6-7-4 on the season, with his last victory a 25-save performance in a 4-3 overtime win over San Jose on Oct. 22.
Miller converted his own rebound off Buffalo defenceman Jake McCabe’s turnover to put Vancouver up 3-2, but Girgensons deflected in Kyle Okposo’s shot to tie it some two minutes later. Virtanen made it 5-3 when the Canucks caught the Sabres flat-footed by bursting over Buffalo’s blue line. Adam Gaudette avoided a check and fed Tyler Motte to set up a 2-on-1 break.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Acciari scores two, Bobrovsky stops 30 to lift Panthers over Canucks - Sportsnet.caNoel Acciari scored two goals and Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves in his first start in three games to lift the Florida Panthers over the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.
Read more »
Canucks end ill-fated trip to Florida with discouraging loss to Panthers - Sportsnet.caConsidering the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Vancouver Canucks were even more disappointing on Thursday, as the Florida Panthers scored on their first two shots and coasted to a 5-2 victory.
Read more »
Canucks vs Sabres Game Day Preview - TSN.caBUFFALO –After a forgettable few days in Florida, the Vancouver Canucks (23-17-4) shuffle into Buffalo looking to get back on track when they face the Sabres (19-18-7) this afternoon at KeyBank Center.
Read more »
Rinne scores, Predators beat Blackhawks for Hynes' first win - Sportsnet.caPekka Rinne made 29 saves and scored an empty-net goal, and the Nashville Predators beat the sloppy Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Thursday night for John Hynes' first win with the team.
Read more »
Johnny Gaudreau scores game-winner for Flames in victory over Wild - Sportsnet.caJohnny Gaudreau scored the winning goal for the NHLFlames who extended their streak to four games with a win over the visiting mnwild.
Read more »