Canucks Blank Avalanche 3-0; Demko Records Shutout

The Vancouver Canucks secured a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, marking Thatcher Demko's first shutout of the season and the ninth of his NHL career. Jake DeBrusk opened the scoring with his team-leading 19th goal, followed by a power-play goal from Brock Boeser and an empty-net goal from Drew O'Connor. Despite being outshot in the first period, the Canucks rallied in the second and third periods, showcasing a strong defensive performance against the high-powered Avalanche offense, particularly Nathan MacKinnon. The game got heated in the third, leading to multiple penalties, including a misconduct for Colorado's Miles Wood. This win ties the Canucks with Calgary for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, reflecting their recent strong form with points in five of their last six games. Vancouver played without captain Quinn Hughes, with his injury being evaluated on a day-to-day basis.