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In a concerning start to the season the Canucks have played one promising period of hockey through three games.
The Vancouver Canucks fell for the first time this season as they lost 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers. Brock Boeser scored the only goal while Quinn Hughes became the franchise's all-time leader in points by a defenceman.
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Canucks Player Grades: Thatcher Demko the story even in 3-1 loss to Oilers
The Canucks struggled to keep pace with the Oilers for much of the night but their MVP goalie gave them a chance.
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Hughes and Foote frustrated after Canucks squander marvellous performance from Thatcher Demko
There was one bright spot in the Vancouver Canucks‘ Saturday night loss to the Edmonton Oilers, and his name is Thatcher Demko. The Canucks lost by a final score of 3-1, but it could have been so much worse.
Away from team for personal reasons
An early positive for the Vancouver Canucks this season has been the penalty kill. Through Vancouver's first two games, the penalty kill is a perfect nine for nine and recently killed five power plays against the Edmonton Oilers.
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The Statsies: Thatcher Demko once again shines in Canucks loss
That was not a fun watch. The Vancouver Canucks lost 3-1 on the road to the Edmonton Oilers, in a game where the scoreline flattered them dramatically.