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Match Report

Ryan Kesler scores in shootout, lifts Canucks past Blackhawks

Ryan Kesler scored the deciding goal in an eight-round shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/9/26 vs Philadelphia Flyers L 1-3 NHL
11/7/26 @ Edmonton Oilers L 2-4 NHL
11/5/26 @ Winnipeg Jets L 2-6 NHL
11/3/26 vs Anaheim Ducks L 4-5 NHL
10/31/26 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 2-4 NHL
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Team Stats

VAN CHI
12
Blocked Shots
13
32
Hits
19
2
Takeaways
7
24
Shots
26
0
Power Play Goals
0
4
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
2
Shootout Goals
1
25
Faceoffs Won
24
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
2
Giveaways
4
4
Total Penalties
3
8
Penalty Minutes
6

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

VAN Last 5 matchups CHI
  1. 2 Final 2014-01-30 @ VAN 5
  2. 3 Final/SO 2013-12-21 @ CHI 2
  3. 1 Final 2013-11-24 @ VAN 2

Injuries

Chicago Blackhawks

  • Bowen Byram Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks

  • Filip Chytil Injured Reserve
  • Mackenzie MacEachern Injured Reserve
  • Thatcher Demko Injured Reserve

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