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Canucks Dominate Jets 6-2 to Bolster Playoff Position

Brock Boeser's standout performance and strong special teams play keep Vancouver in the final Western Conference playoff spot.

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson, from left to right, Brock Boeser, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk celebrate Boeser's goal as Winnipeg Jets' Vladislav Namestnikov, back right, skates to the bench during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, March 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Mar 18, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) watches as goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) makes a save while forward Teddy Blueger (53) battles with Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter (62) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brock Boeser broke a 12-game scoring drought with two goals and an assist, leading the Canucks to victory over the league-leading Winnipeg Jets.
  • Vancouver's special teams were critical, converting on their lone power play and successfully killing both penalties.
  • The Jets' defense, which had been the stingiest in the NHL, allowed six goals for only the second time this season.
  • Pius Suter contributed two goals, including an empty-netter, while Nils Hoglander and Drew O’Connor also scored for the Canucks.
  • The win keeps Vancouver in the final Western Conference playoff spot as they prepare for a pivotal six-game road trip starting against the St. Louis Blues.