In a tightly contested matchup on Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks edged out the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 2-1 victory at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The game was highlighted by Brock Boeser’s decisive power-play goal in the third period, which ultimately secured the win for the home team.
The Canucks initiated the scoring at the 7:00 mark of the first period. Stationed along the left-wing boards above the faceoff circle, Elias Pettersson delivered a sharp diagonal pass that was deflected home at the doorstep by defenseman Filip Hronek, giving Vancouver an early 1-0 lead.
The game remained tightly contested, with both teams exchanging scoring opportunities. Toronto pressed for the equalizer and finally got it with six seconds left in the middle period. Defenseman Morgan Rielly wired a shot from the right circle that sailed past a screened … .
The deadlock persisted until midway through the third period. With the Canucks on a power play, Filip Chy … skated in from the blue … unmarked and fed Boeser in the … , putting Vancouver ahead 2-1 at 8:56.
Goaltending played a pivotal role in the outcome. Vancouver’s starting goalie, Thatcher Demko, turned aside all six shots he … Kevin Lankinen entered in relief and continued his strong performance against the Maple Leafs, making 21 saves. Lankinen had previously recorded a 20-save shutout in Vancouver’s 3- …..
On the opposing side, Joseph Woll made 23 saves … .
This victory marked Vancouver’s third consecutive win, improving their record to 6-1- … The Canucks also extended their home winning streak against the Maple Leafs to eight games, underscoring their dominance in this particular matchup.
Notably absent from the Canucks’ lineup was captain Quinn Hughes, who missed his fourth straight game due to … The reigning Norris Trophy recipient was hurt … January 31.
The Canucks’ ability to capitalize on power-play opportunities and resilient goaltending were instrumental in their victory. As the season progresses, maintaining this momentum will be crucial for Vancouver as they aim to solidify their position in the standings
