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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
Elias Pettersson, C Out Apr 1
Filip Chytil, C Out Apr 1
Nils Hoglander, LW Day-To-Day Mar 31
Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg Jets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Luke Schenn, D Day-To-Day Apr 2
Rasmus Kupari, C Day-To-Day Apr 2
Gabriel Vilardi, C Out Mar 24
Neal Pionk, D Out Mar 14

Game Information

Rogers Arena

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

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 51 20 106 4
Dallas 49 21 102 4
Colorado 45 26 94 4
St. Louis 41 28 89 7
Minnesota 41 28 88 6
Utah 34 29 80 12
Nashville 27 40 62 8
Chicago 21 44 51 9

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 45 21 98 8
Los Angeles 42 23 93 9
Edmonton 43 26 91 5
Calgary 35 27 82 12
Vancouver 34 27 81 13
Anaheim 33 33 74 8
Seattle 31 38 68 6
San Jose 20 44 50 10
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