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Boeser scores 2 goals as Canucks beat Western Conference-leading Jets 6-2

Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks: Game Highlights

Pius Suter added two goals, including one into an empty net, while Nils Hoglander and Drew O’Connor had one goal each and Quinn Hughes contributed two assists. Kevin Lankinen stopped 19 of the 21 shots he faced.

Nikolaj Ehlers and Alex Iafallo scores for the Jets, whose three-game win streak came to an end. Connor Hellebuyck made 16 saves.

The result kept Vancouver clinging to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, with the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames and Utah Hockey Club all close behind.

Takeaways Canucks: Boeser’s first goal snapped a 12-game scoring drought. The right-winger admitted Tuesday morning that he hadn’t been playing well lately, and said in order to get his offense back, he needed to shoot more and have a more positive attitude. Boeser now has 20 goals this season.

Jets: The team’s stingy defense faltered against the Canucks. Winnipeg came in allowing an average of 2.28 goals per game and just 156 in total. Tuesday’s contest marked the 16th time the Jets have given up three or more goals this season.

Key moment The Canucks closed out the first period with a big goal. Boeser collected a pass from Elias Pettersson and quickly dished off to Hoglander at the top of the crease. He directed the puck up and in over Hellebuyck to make it 3-2 with three seconds left in the period.

Key stat Vancouver’s special teams were key, with the Canucks scoring on their lone power play and killing off both penalties.

Up next The Canucks open a six-game road trip on Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues. The Jets visit the Edmonton Oilers that night.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 4:55 Drew O'Connor Goal (9) Snap Shot, assists: Quinn Hughes (48), Teddy Blueger (15)
Goal 1st Period 14:50 Nikolaj Ehlers Goal (22) Wrist Shot, assists: Vladislav Namestnikov (23)
Goal 1st Period 18:29 Brock Boeser Goal (19) Tip-In, assists: Quinn Hughes (49), Jonathan Lekkerimaki (2)
Goal 1st Period 19:57 Nils Hoglander Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Brock Boeser (21), Elias Pettersson (28)
Goal 2nd Period 7:07 Alex Iafallo Goal (11) Poke, assists: Brandon Tanev (10), Luke Schenn (5)
Goal 2nd Period 13:57 Brock Boeser Goal (20) Wrist Shot, assists: Marcus Pettersson (19), Nils Hoglander (14)
Goal 2nd Period 14:43 Pius Suter Goal (19) Wrist Shot, assists: Kiefer Sherwood (14), Jake DeBrusk (16)
Goal 3rd Period 19:56 Pius Suter Goal (20) Wrist Shot, assists: none

Statistics

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12 Blocked Shots 16
27 Hits 28
4 Takeaways 4
22 Shots 22
0 Power Play Goals 1
2 Power Play Opportunities 1
0.0 Power Play Percentage 100.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
23 Faceoffs Won 19
54.8 Faceoff Win Percent 45.2
12 Giveaways 17
1 Total Penalties 2
2 Penalty Minutes 4
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Derek Forbort, D Out Apr 22
Tyler Myers, D Out Apr 21
Elias Pettersson, C Out Apr 21
Kevin Lankinen, G Out Apr 19
Nils Aman, C Out Apr 12
Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg Jets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Dylan DeMelo, D Day-To-Day Apr 25
Gabriel Vilardi, C Day-To-Day Apr 25
Nikolaj Ehlers, LW Out Apr 23

Game Information

Rogers Arena

Location: Vancouver, BC
Attendance: 18,968 | Capacity:

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 56 22 116 4
Dallas 50 26 106 6
Colorado 49 29 102 4
Minnesota 45 30 97 7
St. Louis 44 30 96 8
Utah 38 31 89 13
Nashville 30 44 68 8
Chicago 25 46 61 11

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 50 22 110 10
Los Angeles 48 25 105 9
Edmonton 48 29 101 5
Calgary 41 27 96 14
Vancouver 38 30 90 14
Anaheim 35 37 80 10
Seattle 35 41 76 6
San Jose 20 50 52 12
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