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Canucks on the Prowl: Montreal's Finest to Face Vancouver's Fury at Rogers Arena

As the Vancouver Canucks prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Arena, fans should brace themselves for an electrifying encounter. The Canucks, coming off a dominant 5-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on March 10th, are looking to continue their winning ways. That night, they showcased a formidable offense with five goals on 37 shots and a shooting percentage of 14 percent. Their defense was just as impressive; goaltending was perfect with a save percentage of 100 percent against all 22 shots.


Nov 12, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) escapes with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

The Canucks' recent performance has been nothing short of stellar. They've displayed resilience and skill in their past games, including a hard-fought overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings on March 6th where they secured two points thanks to an overtime goal – proving that this team can handle pressure situations with finesse.


One area where VAN has shown particular strength is in faceoffs – winning over half of them in their last three games. This control over puck possession could be crucial against MTL, who will be looking for any opportunity to gain an edge.


Nov 12, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (24) passes the puck as Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan (91) defends during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side of the ice stands Montreal Canadiens, whose game strategy must adapt if they wish to challenge VAN's momentum. The Canadiens will need more than just physical play; they'll have to find ways to penetrate VAN’s robust defense and find answers for Vancouver’s goaltender who has been like a wall between the pipes.


However, it would be unwise for VAN fans to underestimate MTL based solely on past performances. Hockey is unpredictable and every game writes its own story. But if recent statistics are anything by which we can forecast this upcoming clash, then it seems likely that Vancouver will have more than just home advantage going for them.


Nov 12, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Vancouver Canucks at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead at what promises to be an exciting match-up between these two teams, one thing is clear: The Canucks are not only playing with confidence but also demonstrating teamwork and execution that could very well carry them through another victory march when they hit the ice on March 22nd at Rogers Arena.


Fans eager not to miss any action from this anticipated battle can tune into ESPN+ online broadcast network starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).

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