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Thatcher Demko, Canucks Shut Out Host Rangers
Thatcher Demko earned his first shutout of the season with 23 saves as the Canucks scored early and capitalized on the Rangers' ongoing home scoring struggles.
- On Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, the Vancouver Canucks skated away 3-0 winners over the New York Rangers, handing New York a second straight loss.
- Home scoring data shows that the New York Rangers have scored just 30 times in 17 home games, often failing to convert chances despite playing well there.
- Evander Kane opened the scoring on a somewhat fluky 1:46 first-period goal after Matthew Robertson collided with linesman Devin Berg, Liam Ohgren scored early in the second, and Conor Garland added a shorthanded empty-net goal with 3:08 remaining.
- The goaltender's 23 saves resulted in his first shutout this season, marking the 10th of Thatcher Demko's career and boosting his U.S. Olympic team candidacy.
- Vancouver's win offered post-trade momentum as the Canucks won their second straight despite being outshot 23-17, while the Rangers went 0-for-4 on the power play and dropped to 4-10-3 at home.
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The Canucks secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the Rangers, marking their second consecutive win. Demko achieved his first shutout this season, while Kane's early goal set the tone, with Ohgren and Garland adding to the score. Despite some criticisms of officiating and ongoing concerns about the team's basement ranking, current momentum indicates a surprising turnaround. This win highlights the team’s growing chemistry and potential, even amid …
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