The Edmonton Oilers will play the next three games without superstar captain Connor McDavid after the NHL suspended him for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland on Saturday.

This team hardly looked nervous. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the St. Louis Blues by a 5-2 scoreline last night. They got themselves in front and never looked back, not surrendering the lead that they built with speed and efficiency.

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The Vancouver Canucks entered Monday's game against the St. Louis Blues with a 2-3 record in their last five games and hoping to build off their recent victory over the Washington Capitals.

Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland had a blunt response to being public enemy No. 1 in Edmonton ahead of the two teams playing.

There were a number of milestones and records written as the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Enterprise Center. Head Coach Rick Tocchet said the team was ready from puck drop and was pleased with the way they set the tone early.

Garland notched an assist in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Kings. Garland snapped a three-game point drought with the helper on Quinn Hughes' lone tally for Vancouver. The 28-year-old Garland has struggled a bit on offense while filling a third-line role at even strength,

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And on the very next face-off, Blues captain Brayden Schenn knocked Canucks forward JT Miller out of the game, at least momentarily, with a one punch directly on the button! Miller left the game presumably to be checked out by medical staff, but has since returned to the penalty box.

Elias Pettersson's slow start to the 2024-25 season continues to be a massive storyline for the Vancouver Canucks. Through 42 games, the 26-year-old center has 30 points and is on pace to record under 60 points for just the second time in his career.

After stealing a crucial win, the Vancouver Canucks (21-17-10) travel south to visit the hosting St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center at 4:30 p.m. on Monday nig