Vancouver Canucks

Sharks rally to win opener in Vancouver

Dan Boyle and Patrick Marleau scored in the third period for the San Jose Sharks, who rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Wednesday night in the first-round Western Conference series opener.

Couture, Sharks Rally For Win In Opener

Logan Couture tallied a goal and an assist as he guided the Sharks to a 3-1 Game 1 victory over the Canucks.

First-round preview: Canucks versus Sharks

Six outdoor games not such a bad thing

We're not privy to the NHL's marketing slogan for the 2013-14 season, but it might be something like "Go Big or Go Home, but Definitely Go Outdoors." Of course, if you read much of the negative commentary surrounding the NHL's decision to multiply its successful outdoor game model like so many bunnies next season -- with six in-the-elements events on the docket -- you'd think the league was determined to bring back the glowing puck and make all its players wear uniforms with blinking lights.

Six outdoor games?

UPDATE: Here we go. Sportsnet's John Shannon reports the NHL has officially confirmed "the first of many" outdoor games scheduled for next season. The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1, 2014.

Canucks-Sharks Series Preview

The Canucks and Sharks meet in the 1st round with similar storylines of trying to avoid being remembered as great teams to never win the Stanley Cup.

Canucks goalie Schneider back at practice

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Cory Schneider returned to practice Monday.

Custance: Rivals scout 2013 playoff teams

Craig Custance breaks down the tactics and tendencies of every 2013 Stanley Cup Playoff team with the help of rival players, coaches and scouts.

Greenberg: Upset odds for Round 1 matchups

Neil Greenberg projects the upset odds for underdogs in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.