Canucks Gameday Preview #42: Will Vancouver Actually Get Shots On Net Versus The Maple Leafs?

The Vancouver Canucks (18-13-10) wrap up their back-to-back on Saturday when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (27-14-2). Vancouver has struggled of late and enters Saturday's game with just two wins in their last ten games. As for the Maple Leafs, they have been hot of late, going 5-1-0 in their previous six games.

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The message heading into this game for Vancouver is simple: get shots on the net. The Canucks were shut out last night by the Carolina Hurricanes in large part to only getting 14 shots on net. If Vancouver struggles to produce offensively against the Maple Leafs, it could end in another disappointing night on this road trip.

Players to Watch:

Elias Pettersson:

After missing six games, Elias Pettersson returned to the Canucks lineup last night against Carolina. While he had moments, he finished with zero shots on goal in over 20 minutes of ice time. Pettersson will need to step up in a big way against Toronto to ensure Vancouver leaves this road trip with at least one win.

William Nylander:

A player to watch for the Maple Leafs will be Pettersson's 4 Nations Face-Off teammate, William Nylander. The Swedish winger is off to a hot start in 2024-25, as he has already surpassed the 20 goals and assist mark. It won't be easy to shut down Nylander, but it will be crucial if the Canucks want to pick up two points.

Top 5 Scoring Leaders (Goals, Assists, Points):

Vancouver Canucks (18-13-10):

Quinn Hughes: 8-37-45
Conor Garland: 10-19-30
Jake DeBrusk: 17-12-29
J.T. Miller: 8-21-29
Elias Pettersson: 10-18-28

Toronto Maple Leafs (27-14-2)

Mitch Marner: 14-45-59
William Nylander: 24-20-44
John Tavares: 20-22-42
Austin Matthews: 14-17-31
Matthew Knies: 16-11-27

Game Information:

Start Time: 4:00 pm PT
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650

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