CHICAGO — The Vancouver Canucks secured a commanding 6-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, marking their third consecutive win. Danton Heinen played a pivotal role in the game by netting two of the four goals scored by Vancouver in the first period. J.T. Miller contributed significantly as well, recording one goal and two assists during the match. This victory capped off a successful 3-1 road trip for the Canucks, with additional goals from Brock Boeser, Conor Garland, and Pius Suter. Vancouver’s goalie, Kevin Lankinen, showed impressive skill, making 31 saves against the team he previously played for in the NHL.
Heinen’s first goal came just 21 seconds into the game, setting a brisk tone for the evening. He followed that up with another goal at 10:46, extending the Canucks’ lead to 3-1. The Blackhawks managed to score three goals during the matchup, with contributions from Taylor Hall, Ryan Donato, and Tyler Bertuzzi. Hall’s goal marked a significant milestone for him, as it was his 700th career point. In terms of goaltending, Petr Mrazek stood firm, making 24 saves in the face of the Canucks’ offensive barrage.
The power play was another story, with the Blackhawks capitalizing on only 1 of 5 opportunities, while the Canucks enjoyed a more successful night with 2 goals from 3 power plays. In a noteworthy point, Boeser has now scored in back-to-back games, having accumulated four goals and two assists in his first six outings of the season.
The Blackhawks’ defense struggled to maintain positioning, leaving gaps that led to Vancouver’s scoring chances. Additionally, just before Conor Garland netted his goal to make it 4-2 with 4:43 remaining in the first period, an incident involving too many players on the ice for the Canucks unfolded, adding to the chaotic opening period. This was compounded by the Blackhawks’ unsuccessful challenge for offside on Heinen’s second goal, putting them further behind early.
A notable statistic from this matchup is that Vancouver has now enjoyed an eight-game winning streak against Chicago, with their last loss to the Blackhawks dating back to November 21, 2021, when they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat.
Looking ahead, the Canucks will return home to begin a three-game homestand this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, while the Blackhawks will face the Nashville Predators at home on Friday night.