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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi blocks a shot from Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows during the first period of NHL hockey in Vancouver, British Columbia November 22, 2009.

Antti Niemi stopped all 30 shots he faced for his second career shutout as Chicago downed Vancouver, 1-0, spoiling the return of Canucks forward Daniel Sedin.

Vancouver Canucks left-winger Matt Pettinger tries to wrap a shot in against Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson under pressure from defence during second-period NHL action at GM Place in Vancouver Nov.

Sami Salo and his fellow Canucks D-men have adjusted to the absence of shooting lanes caused by new defensive schemes.

Every Monday, we break down Vancouver's schedule for the upcoming week. The Games: Friday vs.

Rick Rypien gets the upperhand on Detroit's Brad May in a first period tilt Thursday at the Joe Louis Arena.

WHAT HAPPENED: The Wings, who'd played on the road the night before, lacked jump at the start.

The Detroit Red Wings faced a predictable script in battling against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

We have been lauding Canuck coach Alain Vigneault for all his moves during the team's injury crisis but his decision Friday to put fringe defenceman Aaron Rome alongside No.

Vancouver Canuck coach Alain Vigneault defended his decision to start Roberto Luongo on the bench instead of the crease Tuesday, which meant the goalie returning from injury faced the risky proposition of going into the St.

Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild, 5 p.m. PDT, Xcel Energy Center The setup: The Canucks, winners of two straight, begin a tough five-game road trip in Minnesota and have to fly out after the game to Dallas, where they play the Stars on Friday.

Given the ridiculous number of injuries they've been dealt in the first month of the new National Hockey League season, the Vancouver Canucks have every reason to pat themselves on the back for reaching the 15-game mark with more wins than losses .

Brenden Morrow scored the game-winning goal early in the third period, as the Dallas Stars edged the Vancouver Canucks, 2-1, at American Airlines Center.Brad Richards scored the other goal for the Stars, who snapped a three-game skid.

Wednesday's Canucks-Rangers game - the third period, in particular - offered some insight.

The Minnesota Wild seem to be turning things around after a rough start to their 2009-10 season.

Vancouver Canucks Mikael Samuelsson, left, is congratulated by teammate Ryan Kesler after Samuelsson scored against the New York Rangers last night.

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Andrew Raycroft stopped 18 shots for his seventh career shutout as Vancouver sent the Avalanche to their second two- game skid of the season, 3-0, at General Motors Place.

This week's list is in honour of Roberto Luongo's new Vancouver Canucks shutout record.

The Canucks had their hands full with Tomas Holmstrom and Todd Bertuzzi getting in Roberto Luongo's face on Tuesday and it won't be any easier tonight for Andrew Raycroft in his debut as a Canucks starter.