Canucks Extend Lead with Victory Over Red Wings, Hit 80 Points

The Vancouver Canucks solidified their position as NHL leaders by defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-1, marking their third consecutive win.

Elias Lindholm scored twice, contributing to the Canucks' victory and their achievement of becoming the first NHL team to reach 80 points this season.
Thatcher Demko made 27 saves, securing his league-leading 30th win and improving his record to 18-2-1 in his last 21 starts.
The Canucks' recent trade acquisitions, Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, played pivotal roles, with Zadorov scoring his first goal as a Canuck.
Detroit struggled offensively, failing to score on any of their five power plays and managing only 13 shots over the first two periods.
Vancouver's Elias Pettersson provided three assists, demonstrating his value beyond scoring by facilitating key plays.