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Arturs Silovs - Back to minors Silovs was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Impact Nikita Tolopilo was recalled from Abbotsford on an emergency basis in a corresponding move. Silovs has struggled through nine appearances with the big club this season -- he's 1-6-1 with an .858 save percentage and a 3.85 GAA. As a result, Tolopilo appears to have earned a role in the crease behind Kevin Lankinen, at least in the short term, while Thatcher Demko works his way back from a lower-body injury.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Tolopilo - Summoned from AHL Tolopilo was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday

Impact The Canucks assigned Arturs Silovs to the minors in a corresponding move. After joining the team on an emergency basis, Tolopilo could be Kevin Lankinen's backup in Sunday's home matchup versus Dallas.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild slip late against Canucks, take a hit in the Western Conference standings VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Considering the distance between the Minnesota Wild and the teams they...

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Pius Suter - Sets up empty-netter Suter logged an assist and three hits in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Suter, a pending unrestricted free agent, was not dealt by the Canucks prior to Friday's deadline. He remains in a third-line role for now, though he often sees more ice time than that placement in the lineup would suggest. He's earned four points over seven contests since the 4 Nations Face-Off break and is now up to 29 points over 61 appearances, matching his scoring output from 67 regular-season outings a year ago. He's a decent depth scorer who can help in deep fantasy formats with his offense.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Boeser - Helps out on power play Boeser notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact The Canucks opted not to move Boeser at the trade deadline, so he'll close out the campaign with the only NHL club he's ever known. The 28-year-old is warming up a bit with an assist in three of his last four games, including two on the power play. The winger is at 18 goals, 20 assists, 108 shots on net, 56 hits and a minus-20 rating through 55 contests this season. He's currently playing on the third line, though his role on the power play remains intact, giving him a boost in fantasy value if it continues to lead to offense.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Hronek - Another two-assist game Hronek logged two assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Hronek has a pair of helpers in each of the last two games. In fact, his last four journeys onto the scoresheet were all multi-point efforts, giving him a goal and seven helpers across his last 10 appearances. The 27-year-old defenseman has 22 points (six on the power play), 56 shots on net, 63 hits, 51 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a plus-1 rating across 41 appearances this season. While he's not played at the same level as last year, Hronek continues to offer decent category coverage in a top-pairing role, even when Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is out of the lineup.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pettersson snaps scoring drought, Vancouver Canucks down Minnesota Wild 3-1 VANCOUVER - Kiefer Sherwood scored late in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks downed the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Friday.

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Teddy Blueger - Deposits empty-netter Blueger scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Blueger failed to record a point in January and February, but he's now scored in consecutive contests. He provided some an insurance with an empty-netter Friday. The Canucks' lack of deadline-day moves, especially at center, will keep Blueger locked into a fourth-line role for now. He's at seven tallies, 19 points, 69 shots on net, 80 hits and a minus-6 rating through 62 appearances this season.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kiefer Sherwood - Scores game-winner Sherwood scored a goal on two shots, doled out seven hits and added seven PIM in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Sherwood ended a 15-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 14 -- he also missed four contests due to an undisclosed injury in that time. The 29-year-old winger hasn't been much of a pugilist this year, but he fought Ryan Hartman in the first period after tripping the Minnesota forward. Sherwood is up to 14 goals, 25 points, 107 shots, 338 hits and 31 PIM over 58 appearances. He can win fantasy managers the hits category nearly on his own, and he's on track for a career high in points for the third year in a row.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Pettersson - Finds twine on power play Pettersson scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Pettersson opened the scoring at 16:14 of the first period. He snapped a 15-game goal drought in the process, and during that span, he was limited to five assists and 21 shots on net. The 26-year-old center is up to 12 goals, 36 points, 100 shots on net, 65 blocked shots, 58 hits and a minus-8 rating through 56 appearances. Pettersson is just two years removed from a 39-goal, 102-point campaign, but 2024-25 will go down as a forgettable year on his ledger, one the Canucks will hope he can bounce back from quickly.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lankinen - Stands tall in win Lankinen stopped 37 of 38 shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Lankinen has won four of his last six outings, and this is the fifth time in that span he's allowed two or fewer goals. His shutout bid was spoiled by Brock Faber's power-play tally, but Lankinen held off the Wild's relentless attack and got just enough goal support late in the third period to claim the win. He's now 22-10-7 with a 2.52 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 39 outings this season. The 29-year-old netminder seems likely to get the nod for a challenging matchup versus the Stars on Sunday.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sherwood's late goal breaks tie in 3rd, Canucks defeat Wild | NHL.com Forward scores with 3:45 remaining; Lankinen makes 37 saves for Vancouver

MARCH 8, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sherwood scores tiebreaking goal late in 3rd, Lankinen has 37 saves as Canucks beat Wild 3-1

Kiefer Sherwood scored late in the third period, Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Canucks 3, Wild 1: A night for Kevin Lankinen Lankinen was a star and Elias Pettersson was finally hammering the puck again.

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Quinn Hughes - Still out Friday Hughes (undisclosed) won't play Friday versus the Wild, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Hughes is set to miss a second straight game due to his latest injury. The 25-year-old blueliner had one assist over three contests after recovering from an oblique injury in February. Elias Pettersson remains in the lineup Friday to cover for Hughes' absence.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Lekkerimaki - Quickly returns to NHL Lekkerimaki was called up from AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Impact His demotion was a quick one to earn him playoff eligibility with Abbotsford. Lekkerimaki is expected to play on the second line Friday versus the Wild.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Lekkerimaki - Sent to AHL Lekkerimaki was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Impact This might just be a paper move so that Lekkerimaki maintains eligibility to play in the AHL for the rest of the season. He has two goals and three points in 12 outings with Vancouver in 2024-25. Lekkerimaki has also contributed 19 goals and 28 points in 32 appearances with Abbotsford.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arturs Silovs - Sent down briefly Friday Silovs was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Friday for the purposes of retaining AHL playoff eligibility.

Impact He is back on the NHL roster, per the NHL media site. Silovs has been serving as the Canucks' backup netminder while Thatcher Demko (lower body) is out. Silovs will likely continue that role Friday versus the Wild, as Kevin Lankinen is set to start.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Mancini - Paper move to AHL Mancini was sent down to AHL Abbotsford to retain AHL playoff eligibility Friday.

Impact Mancini quickly returned to the NHL roster, per the NHL media site, and he may be in the lineup Friday versus the Wild. If the Canucks miss the postseason, Mancini could see more playing time with the minor-league club, which is contending for a spot in the AHL playoffs.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Notes: Canucks vs. Wild | Vancouver Canucks CANUCKS VS WILD TV: Sportsnet Pacific, FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin Radio: Sportsnet 650 MATCH-UP INFO - T...

MARCH 7, 2025 • NHL.COM

NHL trades: Canucks stand pat at deadline, keep Brock Boeser Brock Boeser remains a Canucks, for now.

MARCH 7, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Kevin Lankinen - Between the pipes Friday Lankinen will guard the home net versus Minnesota on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lankinen is having a career year with the Canucks this season. He is 21-10-7 with four shutouts, a 2.56 GAA and a .904 save percentage. The Wild have had trouble finding the back of the net this season, generating 2.82 goals per game, tied for 22nd in the NHL.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Sherwood scores tiebreaking goal late in 3rd, Lankinen has 37 saves as Canucks beat Wild 3-1