Canucks' Pettersson Shines in Playoff Push, Beats Flames 4-3

Elias Pettersson has shown significant improvement following the Vancouver Canucks' trade of JT Miller, contributing crucially to the team's recent success. In a key 4-3 shootout win over the Calgary Flames, Pettersson scored the tying goal and recorded an assist, marking his first multi-point game since December. His performance has drawn praise from teammates, especially captain Quinn Hughes, who highlighted Pettersson's resilience amidst earlier criticism. With this victory, Vancouver and Calgary are now tied in points for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, although Calgary holds a game in hand. Pettersson's resurgence comes as the Canucks push for a playoff berth, and head coach Rick Tocchet notes that the player is starting to find his game again. This uptick in performance is vital for the Canucks as they head into the final stretch of the season, needing consistent contributions from their top players.