VANCOUVER, British Columbia — On Saturday night, Brock Boeser scored during a power play at 8:56 of the third period, breaking a tie and leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. This matchup marked the last game for both teams ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Vancouver’s Filip Hronek contributed significantly with a goal and an assist, contributing to the Canucks’ current success, as they have now won three consecutive games and six out of their last eight, boosting their record to 26 wins, 18 losses, and 11 ties.

On the opposing side, Morgan Rielly netted a goal for the Maple Leafs, who fell to 33 wins, 20 losses, and 2 ties, marking the first loss during their four-game tour of the Pacific Division.

Thatcher Demko started the game as Vancouver’s goalie but played only the first 10 minutes, during which he denied all six shots on goal. He was substituted by backup Lankinen, who impressively made 21 saves. Toronto’s goalie Joseph Woll, on the other hand, recorded 23 saves throughout the match.

Before the game commenced, Prince Harry, visiting Vancouver for the launch of the 2025 Invictus Games, participated in the ceremonial puck drop, adding a touch of excitement to the evening.

In terms of injuries, the Canucks missed defenseman Quinn Hughes, who skated in the morning practice but was sidelined for the fourth consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. For the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews recorded an assist on Rielly’s goal, marking his seventh assist in the past three games.

A crucial moment of the game occurred with just 1:57 remaining when the Maple Leafs had a power play. Lankinen made a remarkable diving save to stop a shot from Matthews, preventing Toronto from tying the game.

Statistically, the Canucks have shown dominance in their recent home games against the Maple Leafs, boasting a record of 10 wins and just 1 loss over their last 11 encounters at home.

Looking ahead, both teams will be taking a break until February 22, when the Maple Leafs will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at home, while the Canucks are set to play against the Vegas Golden Knights.