Pettersson Shines on Birthday as Canucks Defeat Flames 3-1
Elias Pettersson scores and assists in Vancouver's victory over Calgary, marking his second consecutive multi-point game.
- Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson celebrated his 26th birthday with a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win against the Calgary Flames.
- Erik Brannstrom, acquired from Colorado in October, scored his first goal as a Canuck, contributing to the team's victory.
- Goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves, helping Vancouver secure their second home win of the season.
- Calgary's Justin Kirkland scored the opening goal, but the Flames couldn't maintain their lead, losing their eighth game in the last 11 matches.
- Swedish rookie Jonathan Lekkerimaki made his NHL debut for Vancouver, stepping in for the injured Brock Boeser.