A lot has changed, to say the least, since the last time the Canucks could host a full house for hockey back in March of 2020. Among the stark on-ice differences: Elias Pettersson, more than anyone, could use a little boost from fans. (imacSportsnet)
When the Canucks play their home-opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, there will be only eight players from the lineup that beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in a shootout on March 10, 2020 – two days before the National Hockey League shut down ahead of the coronavirus tsunami.
After being cheered by limited-capacity crowds during the pre-season, the Canucks opened the season with six straight road games, three of them raucous home-openers for the opposition. The Canucks’ best forward, Pettersson appeared not far off elite form when he joined the team halfway through the pre-season after missing time due to a contractual standoff with the Canucks.
The trio was back together on Monday, but Pettersson has just three points in six games and has managed just six shots over the last four – a sum he managed in each of his first two games. Pettersson’s only goal was from an errant shot that bounced off the end boards Friday in Philadelphia and surprised hapless goalie Carter Hart.
“I feel like when things aren't going the way I want, the worst thing, I've learned, is to try to do it yourself,” he said. “It's a team game and your teammates are helping you out there. I feel like I've kind of been doing that a little bit. I'm trying to deke my guy instead of making the easy play. When I play good, when I have a good game, points will come. I'm not worried.
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