NHL-leading Vancouver defeats Detroit 4-1 for 3rd consecutive win

Elias Lindholm netted 2 goals, Thatcher Demko stopped 27 shots, and the league-leading Vancouver Canucks won against the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, for their 3^rd win in a row.

THREE STRAIGHT❗️ pic.twitter.com/d407c9Wdr5

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 16, 2024

Nikita Zadorov notched his 1^st goal for the Canucks, J.T. Miller also scored, and Elias Pettersson gave 3 assists.

“I believe we were amazing. In my opinion, we’re were solid from the beginning,” Zadorov shared. “Another home victory, and we’re still trying to establish home ice here.”

Vancouver improved to 37-12-6, as they had 80 points and a 6-point lead over the Panthers, Bruins, and the Stars.

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“I think we stayed pretty compact and kept them to the outside,” Vancouver manager Rick Tocchet revealed. “It was a hard-fought victory … the past few days have been tough for us but we overcame it.”

“Coming from that long trip, how would we react? I thought the guys did a really nice job. Got to give them a lot of credit.”

🗣 Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet after tonight’s win at home over the Red Wings.@theprovince | #Canucks pic.twitter.com/ZaDclRVbnJ

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 16, 2024

J.T. Compher notched for the Red Wings, and goalie  Alex Lyon made 17 saves.