During a closely contested hockey game, Brock Boeser scored his 40th goal of the season, tying the game at 3-3. His achievement places him among the 10th player in Canucks history to reach 40 goals, joining the ranks of Pavel Bure, Tony Tanti, Markus Naslund, Alex Mogilny, Daniel Sedin, Todd Bertuzzi, Ryan Kesler, Darcy Rota, and Ron Sedlbauer. The game saw multiple penalties, with Boeser, Howden, and Dorofeyev among those penalized for various infractions, leading to several power play opportunities for both teams. The Canucks utilized these chances effectively, with Elias Pettersson playing a crucial role in front of the goal, contributing to all three Canucks tallies without being penalized for interference. The match's intensity was highlighted by the teams' strategic plays and the referees' decisions on critical moments, including a potential goalie interference that was ultimately not challenged.
Pettersson to the box for interference with 9:14 to go. Golden Knights to their fourth power play.
Pettersson to the box for interference. Vegas to the power play.
Howden to the box for interference behind the Vancouver net. Canucks back to the power play.
Can't say Pettersson has been soft tonight, been throwing the body and was providing a screen in front of goal on all 3 Canucks tallies
Boeser with the slot wrister and the big No.40? Pettersson was in crease but no interference ruled. Good goal. 3-3. #Canucks
Vancouver ties it 3-3 with another shot from the point through a screen. Pettersson was in Logan Thompson’s grill on the play, but I don’t know if there’s enough contact to call it back, and Cassidy opts not to challenge.
Brock Boeser now up to 40 goals this season. He becomes 10th player in #Canucks history to hit 40G: Pavel Bure (3x) Tony Tanti (3x) Markus Naslund (3x) Alex Mogilny Daniel Sedin Todd Bertuzzi Ryan Kesler Darcy Rota Ron Sedlbauer (1st to do it in 1978/79) @Sportsnet650 @SNstats https://t.co/L0F7f9BrHi
Brock Boeser. 3-3. Pettersson is all over Thompson, but doesn’t actually make much contact until the puck goes in. Refs talked about it, but call on the ice stands.
Boeser does it himself, circles back to the top and fires it past the screened Thompson. 3-3, but Cassidy looking at maybe goalie interference.
Canucks just keep loading bodies up in front of Thompson and VGK have not been able to clear them out. 3-3
Now it's Dorofeyev to the box for a check to the head on Hughes. Offensive-zone penalty puts the Canucks back on the power play.
Vancouver to the power play. Howden for cross-checking.
Thompson with two big saves in front on Hoglander, then Amadio draws a penalty the other way. Boeser to the box for hooking, Knights to the power play.
First power play of the game to Vegas. Boeser for hooking.