It’s impossible to pinpoint why the Canucks have struggled against the Blues over the years in the regular season. But multiple reasons were on display in that slow, indifferent second period. The game had started nicely for Vancouver, looking to rebound from a home loss against Montreal marred by disastrous start. On Thursday, the Canucks
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Meet David Rundblad
A compilation of David Rundblad, the Swedish defenseman currently playing for Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Elitserien. He was drafted 17th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, and traded to the Ottawa Senators on June 25th, 2010. He has a very good shot. He is a right-handed shot and
Mikael Samuelsson Assists Twice for Canucks in 3-1 Victory over Blues
Aaron Volpatti scored his first career goal and Ryan Kesler had his fourth in three games as the surging Vancouver Canucks beat St. Louis. Jeff Tambellini scored a late power-play goal, Mikael Samuelsson had two assists and Roberto Luongo stopped 15 shots to earn his 13th career victory against the Blues in 22 games. Vancouver
Nikolai Khabibulin Outstanding In OT Win Versus Blues
“We were a little flat, to say the least,” Renney said. “Our goaltender (Nikolai Khabibulin) was outstanding and gave us a reason to believe we could find the way to win the game. We just found a way to muscle through it.” Ryan Jones also scored for the Oilers (10-12-4), who have won five of
Pekka Rinne Shines In Shooutout As Preds Beat Blues
Pekka Rinne, who had 28 saves in regulation and overtime, made stops on Jakub Voracek, Rick Nash and Antoine Vermette — who had two goals — in the shootout. “I personally like the shootouts,” Rinne said. “We prepare for the shootouts pretty well and we practice them. It’s a big part of the game. One