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Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun (6) slams into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canucks thump Senators 5-2 to extend winning streak to 5 games

Vancouver heads to Toronto to face Maple Leafs on Saturday

Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun (6) slams into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores an empty-net goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Toothless Sharks, Oil leaks and the deathless Bruins mark early NHL trends

Hot starts by Vegas and Boston, Berard outshines Ovi in early season hockey

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores an empty-net goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, centre, and Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci, left, watch the puck after it deflected off the mask of Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Boeser nets 2, Hughes has 4 points as surging Canucks whip Oilers 6-2

Vancouver visits the Ottawa Senators on Thursday

Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, centre, and Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci, left, watch the puck after it deflected off the mask of Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) and Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hughes has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Hughes named NHL’s first star as Canucks continue early-season run

Vancouver captain put up 8 points last week, including 5 in rout of San Jose

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) and Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hughes has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Dallas Stars’ Evgenii Dadonov (63) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Goalie Demko shines with 27 saves as Canucks power past Stars 2-0

Vancouver boosts record to 8-2-1 early in NHL season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Dallas Stars’ Evgenii Dadonov (63) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
In the wake of NHL forward Shane Pinto being handed a 41 game suspension by the NHL, there needs to be an emphasis on treating gambling as a mental health disorder rather than a harmless past time, experts say. A poker player twirls his chips while playing his hand during a game at a poker championship in Calgary, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

NHL suspension sparks call for gambling as mental health concern

The NFL has banned a handful of players for gambling violations in recent years

In the wake of NHL forward Shane Pinto being handed a 41 game suspension by the NHL, there needs to be an emphasis on treating gambling as a mental health disorder rather than a harmless past time, experts say. A poker player twirls his chips while playing his hand during a game at a poker championship in Calgary, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Vancouver Canucks left wing Andrei Kuzmenko, left, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Hughes has 5-point night as Canucks demolish San Jose Sharks 10-1

Brock Boeser, Anthony Beauvillier add 2 goals apiece for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks left wing Andrei Kuzmenko, left, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion participates in a news conference as the team begins its training camp, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Senators fire Dorion, team fined 1st round draft pick for trade

General manager gone as NHL disciplines team for botched Evgenii Dadonov trade

Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion participates in a news conference as the team begins its training camp, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, from left to right, Elias Pettersson and Ilya Mikheyev celebrate Pettersson’s first goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson nets Halloween hat trick as Canucks beat Predators 5-2

Captain Quinn Hughes adds 3 assists for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, from left to right, Elias Pettersson and Ilya Mikheyev celebrate Pettersson’s first goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson in action during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. American hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 his club said. The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, file)

American hockey player Adam Johnson dies after getting cut in the neck by a skate in England

American hockey player Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with…

  • Oct 30, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson in action during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. American hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 his club said. The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, file)
New York Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere (13) skates after Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Visiting New York Rangers trip Canucks 4-3 in overtime thriller

K’Andre Miller nets OT winner with his first goal of the year

New York Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere (13) skates after Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops St. Louis Blues Brayden Schenn’s (10), not seen, shot as Vancouver’s Filip Hronek (17) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Hughes scores twice as Canucks blank Blues 5-0 for third straight win

Vancouver goalie Demko makes 22 saves to earn shutout

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops St. Louis Blues Brayden Schenn’s (10), not seen, shot as Vancouver’s Filip Hronek (17) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (57) looks to pass during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/John Minchillo

Ottawa’s Pinto suspended 41 games for ‘activities relating to sports wagering’

No evidence centre bet on NHL games, first gambling-related suspension since the ’40s

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (57) looks to pass during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/John Minchillo
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) shoots the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Di Giuseppe, Hoglander net 2nd-period goals as Canucks dump Preds 3-2

Vancouver has won two straight, hosts St. Louis Friday

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) shoots the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
An Ottawa Senators player warms-up with rainbow-coloured hockey tape prior to taking on the Vancouver Canucks in NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Rainbow tape OK in the NHL again as league rescinds social cause ban

League says players will have option to represent social causes with stick tape throughout season

An Ottawa Senators player warms-up with rainbow-coloured hockey tape prior to taking on the Vancouver Canucks in NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes celebrates a goal in Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. photo courtesy Canucks.com

THE MOJ: Canucks what we expect them to be, as the NFL keeps playing with us

It’s hard to figure out what you’re going to get on the gridiron on any given Sunday

Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes celebrates a goal in Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. photo courtesy Canucks.com
Teammates congratulate Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson, middle, after he scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Vancouver Canucks score 2 late goals, top Florida Panthers 5-3

Casey DeSmith made 33 saves to earn win in goal

Teammates congratulate Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson, middle, after he scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Vancouver Canucks Mark Friedman and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Kucherov scores 2, Bolts beat Canucks 4-3 to end 3-game winless skid

Thatcher Demko makes 31 saves for Vancouver in a losing cause

Vancouver Canucks Mark Friedman and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard (98) and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby (87) skate during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Gene J. Puskar

B.C.’s Bedard impressing NHL peers with the way he’s handled the attention

‘He understands his role as a major ambassador for the game of hockey, and he’s handling it so well’

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard (98) and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby (87) skate during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Gene J. Puskar
Philadelphia Flyers’ Sean Couturier, left, converts a penalty shot against Vancouver Canucks’ Thatcher Demko, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Couturier scores on penalty shot, Flyers blank Vancouver Canucks 2-0

B.C. squad suffers first loss of NHL season

Philadelphia Flyers’ Sean Couturier, left, converts a penalty shot against Vancouver Canucks’ Thatcher Demko, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)