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Can the Canucks Freeze Out the Penguins at Rogers Arena?

As the Vancouver Canucks prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their winning ways. The Canucks have been on an impressive streak, showcasing a strong offensive game and solid goaltending in recent matches.


Jan 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver dominated with a 4-1 victory. They outshot the Red Wings 21 to 28 and were particularly effective at even strength, scoring all four goals during five-on-five play. Their shooting percentage was an outstanding nineteen percent compared to Detroit's mere four percent. Faceoff wins were also in Vancouver's favor with a fifty-six percent success rate.


The previous game saw the Canucks on enemy ice against the Chicago Blackhawks where they secured another win with a score of 4-2. The team fired off thirty-eight shots and maintained a ten percent shooting accuracy while splitting faceoff wins evenly at fifty percent.


Jan 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) skates with the puck against pressure from Pittsburgh Penguins center Jansen Harkins (43) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.The Canucks won 4-3 in overtime.  Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

An overtime thriller against the Washington Capitals resulted in a narrow 3-2 victory for Vancouver earlier in their road trip. The Canucks managed twenty-nine shots on goal with ten percent finding the back of net and won fifty-nine percent of faceoffs, indicating strong puck control which could be crucial against Pittsburgh.


The upcoming match promises excitement as both teams bring their strengths to Rogers Arena. Fans should watch for how well Vancouver maintains puck possession through faceoffs and whether they can exploit Pittsburgh's defense during even-strength play.


Jan 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) celebrates with the  Canucks bench after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The game is scheduled for February 28th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, starting at 7:00 PM local time (3:00 AM UTC). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or SportsNet PT channel 659 for away broadcast coverage.

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