Canucks Live: Chicago Collapse Leaves Vancouver Reflecting
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Challenges of Travel and Road Games
Over time, many observations have been made about the Canucks’ performance and schedule. Traveling frequently, lengthy homestands, and back-to-back games are all considered factors affecting the team's energy. Often, the first game after a road trip is tough, a known trap for tired legs.
Game Recap: Vancouver vs. Chicago
On the night at Rogers Arena, the Canucks played strongly in the first two periods and were the better team, but the score remained 0-0 heading into the third. Fatigue appeared in the last period, leading to a 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
The team will now have two days off, their first break without a game in nearly a month. Patrick Johnston graded the Canucks’ performance in his post-game report.
Highlight: Rising Star Connor Bedard
"Connor Bedard was a true treat to watch. He’s found his game in the NHL, finally."
Local fans took pride in watching Bedard, the hometown talent, develop into the star many expected him to become.
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