Canucks Stun Jets with Dominant 6-2 Victory
What a game! The Vancouver Canucks, a team that has struggled to find the back of the net in recent weeks, absolutely dismantled the league-leading Winnipeg Jets with a high-flying 6-2 win. into this matchup, the numbers painted a different picture—the Canucks had the lowest goals per game since January 1, while the Jets boasted the NHL’s stingiest defense. But hockey has a funny way of ignoring the stats, and Vancouver came out firing.
The star of the night? Brock Boeser. After a frustrating 12-game goal drought, he woke up in a big way, scoring twice and adding an assist. You could see the energy in his game—he was battling, creating chances, and looking like the offensive threat Canucks fans know he can be. His linemates, Elias Pettersson and Nils Höglander, also brought their A-game, forming a dangerous trio that the Jets simply couldn’t contain.
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And let’s talk about Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets’ goaltender, a frontrunner for the Vezina Trophy, had a rare off night. Vancouver put five past him on just 21 shots before adding an empty-netter late in the game. It’s not often you see an elite goalie get lit up like that, but the Canucks made sure to capitalize on every opportunity.
The scoring started early with Drew O’Connor’s one-timer, and from there, it was an onslaught. Boeser’s power-play goal gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead, and then, with just seconds left in the first period, Höglander tipped in a beautiful pass to make it 3-1. The momentum was fully in Vancouver’s favor, and they never looked back.
Even when the Jets cut the lead to 3-2, the Canucks stayed aggressive. Boeser struck again, jamming home a rebound, and Pius Suter made it 5-2 moments later after a relentless forecheck. By the time Suter hit the empty net for his 20th goal of the season, the game was long out of reach.
It wasn’t just the offense that shined—Kevin Lankinen stood tall in net, making key saves when the Jets pushed back. Vancouver’s defense held strong, limiting Winnipeg to just 21 shots and killing off crucial penalties, including a brief 5-on-3.
For a team that’s been searching for consistency, this win was a statement. The Canucks didn’t just beat the best team in the NHL—they dominated them. The question now is, can they build off this performance? With a tough road trip ahead, they’ll need to carry this energy into some must-win games. If they play like they did against Winnipeg, anything is possible.
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