Kiefer Sherwood scored the go-ahead goal with 3:45 left in the third period for the Vancouver Canucks in a 3-1 win against the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Arena on Friday.
The Canucks got a late goal from Kiefer Sherwood to make the difference, leaving Gustavsson with his third loss in his last five starts. The Swedish netminder is now 24-14-3 with a 2.60 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 42 starts this season.
Kiefer Sherwood is fueled by fire every night when he steps on the ice for the Vancouver Canucks. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen a Canucks game this season. Sherwood’s physicality, grit and even goals have made him a fan favourite in Vancouver.
"I don’t care how long you’ve been here, you’ve got to earn your ice time. That’s the way it works. That’s how you win Stanley Cups."
Kiefer Sherwood's tiebreaking goal late in the third period helped give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Friday.
Declining to sell in a historic sellers' market is a significant risk. But the die is cast. This is Vancouver's team.
The Vancouver Canucks continued their winning ways on Friday with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Elias Pettersson, Kiefer Sherwood and Teddy Blueger provided the goals, while Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 of the 38 shots he faced for his 22nd win of the season.
Carson Soucy scored the winner as the Vancouver Canucks downed the Anaheim Ducks 3-2. Jake DeBrusk put away his team-leading 22nd goal of the season for the Canucks on a second-period power play.
It was just one game, but Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson looked like his superstar self again. He fired home a one-timer, deked around the ice, and created a ton of scoring chances. It was a refreshing change of pace for the player who has struggled mightily this season.
Conor Garland's fight with Trevor Zegras had his Vancouver Canucks teammates excited and talking postgame about it.
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