Canucks Win 3-1 with Sherwood's Hat Trick

Kiefer Sherwood scored his first NHL hat trick to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Sherwood's goals included an even-strength, a short-handed, and an empty-netter, bringing his season total to a career-high 11 goals. The Canucks, responding to criticism from coach Rick Tocchet, played a physical game, killing four penalties and registering 30 hits. Vancouver's Thatcher Demko made 30 saves, while Colorado's Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots. The Avalanche struggled offensively, failing to score on four power-play opportunities, extending their slump to 1 for 19 over the last seven games. Mikko Rantanen extended his point streak for Colorado, assisting Valeri Nichushkin's late goal.