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Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for Pivotal Road Trip, Starting with St. Louis Blues Showdown

by Carry Lifte
March 20, 2025
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Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for Pivotal Road Trip, Starting with St. Louis Blues Showdown

Mar 18, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) and forward Brock Boeser (6) celebrate their victory against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

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As the Vancouver Canucks set off on a make-or-break six-game road trip, their aspirations for postseason glory are teetering on a knife-edge. Occupying the last wild-card spot with 68 games under their belt, the Canucks are closely trailed by the Calgary Flames (73 points in 67 games) and the Utah Hockey Club (71 points in 68 games).

The Canucks’ recent performance has been encouraging, with three victories in their last four games, the most recent a morale-boosting 6-2 triumph over the Central Division leaders, Winnipeg Jets. Despite only exceeding three goals in one of their prior 18 encounters, the Canucks’ offensive prowess was on full display against Winnipeg, driven by Brock Boeser’s stellar performance of two goals and an assist.

Boeser, seemingly energized by the team’s performance, labeled the victory as a “building block,” acknowledging the game as an excellent foundation to build upon. He praised his team’s overall performance and work ethic, highlighting it as a confidence booster for their impending road trip.

However, the Canucks’ road to success is not without obstacles. Their next test lies in facing the formidable St. Louis Blues, a team that has recently turned their fortune around with a solid defensive strategy, limiting their opponents to fewer than 30 shots on goal for 14 consecutive games.

The Blues are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, their confidence reflecting in the words of winger Jake Neighbours. Despite admitting they were not at their best, he emphasized the team’s ability to adapt and overcome, a trait that has been serving them well.

In addition to a strong defensive line, the Blues boast impressive offensive talent in the likes of wingers Jordan Kyrou and Dylan Holloway. Kyrou has netted five goals and contributed three assists in his last three games, while Holloway has scored twice and assisted five times in his last four games.

Holloway expressed satisfaction with the team’s current form, crediting the contributions made by all lines, their defensemen, and stellar goaltending. He described the team’s play as “awesome” and “fun.”

In their head-to-head this season, the Canucks and the Blues have shared the spoils, each winning a game. The Blues clinched a 4-3 victory in overtime on December 10 in Vancouver, with Joel Hofer in the net. In contrast, the Canucks emerged victorious with a 5-2 win on January 27 in St. Louis, with Kevin Lankinen guarding their net.

The upcoming games promise to be a thrilling spectacle, as the Canucks and the Blues continue their quest for postseason glory. As the stakes rise, so does the intensity of the competition, making the road trip a critical phase in the season for both teams.

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