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Canucks and Red Wings Clash in Battle on Ice at Rogers Arena

As the Vancouver Canucks prepare to host the Detroit Red Wings at Rogers Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of success. The Canucks have been showing a strong performance in their past games, which bodes well for the upcoming matchup.


Feb 13, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Aman (88) skates after Detroit Red Wings forward Filip Zadina (11) in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the San Jose Sharks, the Canucks emerged victorious with a 7-4 win. Their offense was firing on all cylinders as they managed to net six even-strength goals out of 18 shots, demonstrating a shooting percentage of 27 percent. The power play contributed one goal from six opportunities, and while shorthanded, they successfully defended all attempts without conceding a goal. Faceoff wins were also in Vancouver's favor with a win percentage of 53 percent.


The previous game saw them as visitors against the Dallas Stars where they narrowly lost in overtime with a final score of 3-4. Despite this setback, there were positives to take away; particularly their goaltending which saved an impressive 32 out of 36 shots – an excellent save percentage that kept them competitive throughout.


Feb 13, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller (9) during a stop in play against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Their trip before Dallas was marked by triumph over the Nashville Predators with a convincing scoreline of 5-2. Once again showcasing their offensive prowess at even strength by scoring five goals from 30 shots and maintaining puck possession through faceoffs with a win rate above fifty percent.


These statistics highlight that Vancouver has been finding ways to win through balanced scoring across lines and solid goaltending performances when it matters most. However, they will need to be cautious about giveaways and penalties which could disrupt their rhythm against Detroit.


Feb 13, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Red Wings won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

The Red Wings will be looking to challenge this momentum when they step onto the ice at Rogers Arena. Fans should expect an exciting game where both teams will battle hard for every puck drop.


Catch all the action live on February 16th at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 AM Eastern Time). The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ for internet streaming and locally on channel BSDET for television viewers supporting Detroit away from home.

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