The Vancouver Canucks fell to the Minnesota Wild last night in a final score of 2-1 in regulation.
Final against Wild. pic.twitter.com/Asji9FH3Ce
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 3, 2023
Last night’s game was the last game until today’s Trade Deadline, meaning this is potentially the last time the roster will look like this, as there are a few Canucks players that are getting trade interest around the league, like Brock Boeser, Conor Garland, and possibly J.T. Miller.
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The Canucks failed to generate offense again, as they only had 22 shots on Minnesota’s goaltender, Marc-André Fleury. Minnesota native, Brock Boeser, got the lone goal for the Canucks and was arguably the Canucks’ best player last night, as he had 3 shots on goal, which was the 2nd most from a Canucks player in last nights game. Conor Garland and newly acquired forward, Vitali Kravtsov, got the assists on Boeser’s goal. This was Kravtsov’s first point as a Canuck.
On the other end of the ice, Minnesota’s All-Star forward, Kirill Kaprizov, led the way with him getting both the goals for the Wild and also recorded 9 shots on goal. This was Kaprizov’s 38th and 39th goal of the season respectively.
GINO! GINO! GINO!
Leader. Ultimate teammate. Role model. Legend.
Forever a Canuck, Gino Odjick. pic.twitter.com/VOdVd06FTA
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 3, 2023
Despite the loss, Rogers Arena was packed, as the Canucks celebrated First Nations with a special tribute video to the late Gino Odjick. The fan-favourite Canucks recently passed away earlier this year in January. There was special merchandise in the Team Store and on Vanbase dedicated to Gino and First Nations. First Nations Canucks defender, Ethan Bear, did not play last night due to injury, but there was special T-shirt with the special First Nations Canucks logo and his name in Cree syllabics for sale online and in the store.
As the @Canucks prepare to celebrate local First Nations communities tonight through a special jersey designed by Jay Odjick, cousin of Gino Odjick, we’re highlighting the work Ethan Bear does to support and empower Indigenous youth. pic.twitter.com/nKoeufEiN7
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 3, 2023
There were also special performances throughout the night, usually during commercial breaks and period intermissions.
Thank you to the Snotty Nose Rez Kids (@TheRezKids) for performing throughout tonight’s First Nations Celebration game! pic.twitter.com/FQijNqBj1r
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 3, 2023
The Canucks will return to action tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4 pm (PST) showdown. The game will be at Rogers Arena again and will be the 2nd game of their 6 game homestand.