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Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canucks: Vitali Kravtsov returns for a second chance — and some sushi
Chelyabinsk, it must be pointed out, is a long way from the ocean. Article content Indeed, when you look at the map of Russia, you realize how hard it would be to find a spot in the vast country that is further from the sea than this industrial city east of the Urals, a place that was vital to the construction of tanks during the Second World War and has long been a railway hub otherwise. Article content Article content Article content At the time, Kravtsov fit what president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford had laid down as a player-acquisition focus — find formerly high-end prospects who might just need a fresh start. Kravtsov was a ninth-overall selection by the Rangers in 2018, but had struggled for ice time in New York and had bounced up and down between the NHL and the minors — and even back to the KHL. Article content Yes, back to Chelyabinsk. He grew up in Vladivostok, on the Russian Pacific coast — Vancouver reminded him of his hometown, he told Postmedia in 2023 — but he had played all his hockey in the city that is just 100 or so kilometres from the Kazakhstan border. He played junior there. He turned pro there. Article content And he signed back there in 2023 after a brief run with the Canucks, where he scored a single goal in 16 games. A goal that deflected in off Blackhawks defenceman Seth Jones, notably. Article content Article content Article content Article content But he has had two strong seasons back in the KHL, and the Canucks clearly see something that might be something back in the NHL. Article content He had 27 goals in 66 games with Traktor, finally getting to play a front-line role for the first time in years. He hadn't been leaned on by any team like that since he was in junior. You know he's brimming with confidence. Article content It's also hard to see how he would fit on the NHL roster at the moment. The team is brimming with wingers with actual NHL pedigree: Brock Boeser, Jake DeBrusk, Evander Kane, Conor Garland, Nils Hoglander and Kiefer Sherwood. Is Kravtsov going to supplant any of those six? Article content Would it make sense to have him as a fourth-liner, because as it stands, he seems most likely set to battle for a role there. Even if Jonathan Lekkerimaki's playoffs were underwhelming in Abbotsford, the rookie's regular season was solid and he played a bunch of NHL games to boot. Article content Lekkerimaki is the future of the team's offence and surely he will be given every opportunity to take a spot in the NHL. Kravtsov will also be behind Lekkerimaki when it comes to fighting for top-line minutes.
CBS News
25-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Devils blow third-period lead, fall to Canucks in shootout
Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored in regulation and got the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and the visiting Vancouver Canucks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Monday night. Pius Suter scored twice for Vancouver, which improved to 3-1 in shootouts this season. Thatcher Demko finished with 22 saves in his first start since a lower body injury on Feb. 8. Timo Meier had two goals and Erik Haula also scored for the Devils, and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. Jake DeBrusk scored in the first round of the shootout for Vancouver, and Jesper Bratt tied it for New Jersey in the second round. In the fourth round, Lekkerimaki fired a wrist shot past Markstrom for the win on his first career shootout attempt. Haula gave the Devils a 3-2 lead with 6:35 to play in the third period, and Suter got his second of the night to tie it with 36 seconds remaining. Lekkerimaki tied it at 2-2 with a snap shot 45 seconds after Meier gave the Devils a brief 2-1 lead at the 11:02 mark of the third period. Canucks : Vancouver picked up a critical point to remain in the chase for a wild card in the Western Conference. Devils : New Jersey extended its lead over Ottawa to two points for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators have played three fewer games. Markstrom stopped Quinn Hughes on a breakaway with a pad save early in overtime. Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes led all skaters with 31:38 of ice team and six shots on goal. This was the fourth time this season that Hughes has been on the ice for at least 30 minutes. Canucks play at the New York Islanders on Wednesday to continue a season-high six-game trip, and Devils visit Chicago to open a three-game trip.
Fox Sports
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Jonathan Lekkerimaki scores deciding goal in shootout to give Canucks 4-3 win over Devils
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored in regulation and got the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Monday night. Pius Suter scored twice for Vancouver, which improved to 3-1 in shootouts this season. Thatcher Demko finished with 22 saves in his first start since a lower body injury on Feb. 8. Timo Meier had two goals and Erik Haula also scored for the Devils, and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. Jake DeBrusk scored in the first round of the shootout for Vancouver, and Jesper Bratt tied it for New Jersey in the second round. In the fourth round, Lekkerimaki fired a wrist shot past Markstrom for the win on his first career shootout attempt. Haula gave the Devils a 3-2 lead with 6:35 to play in the third period, and Suter got his second of the night to tie it with 36 seconds remaining. Lekkerimaki tied it at 2-2 with a snap shot 45 seconds after Meier gave the Devils a brief 2-1 lead at the 11:02 mark of the third period. Takeaways Canucks: Vancouver picked up a critical point to remain in the chase for a wild card in the Western Conference. Devils: New Jersey extended its lead over Ottawa to two points for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators have played three fewer games. Key moment Markstrom stopped Quinn Hughes on a breakaway with a pad save early in overtime. Key stat Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes led all skaters with 31:38 of ice team and six shots on goal. This was the fourth time this season that Hughes has been on the ice for at least 30 minutes. Up next Canucks play at the New York Islanders on Wednesday to continue a season-high six-game trip, and Devils visit Chicago to open a three-game trip. — AP NHL:
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jonathan Lekkerimaki scores deciding goal in shootout to give Canucks 4-3 win over Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored in regulation and got the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Monday night. Pius Suter scored twice for Vancouver, which improved to 3-1 in shootouts this season. Thatcher Demko finished with 22 saves in his first start since a lower body injury on Feb. 8. Timo Meier had two goals and Erik Haula also scored for the Devils, and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. Jake DeBrusk scored in the first round of the shootout for Vancouver, and Jesper Bratt tied it for New Jersey in the second round. In the fourth round, Lekkerimaki fired a wrist shot past Markstrom for the win on his first career shootout attempt. Haula gave the Devils a 3-2 lead with 6:35 to play in the third period, and Suter got his second of the night to tie it with 36 seconds remaining. Lekkerimaki tied it at 2-2 with a snap shot 45 seconds after Meier gave the Devils a brief 2-1 lead at the 11:02 mark of the third period. Takeaways Canucks: Vancouver picked up a critical point to remain in the chase for a wild card in the Western Conference. Devils: New Jersey extended its lead over Ottawa to two points for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators have played three fewer games. Key moment Markstrom stopped Quinn Hughes on a breakaway with a pad save early in overtime. Key stat Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes led all skaters with 31:38 of ice team and six shots on goal. This was the fourth time this season that Hughes has been on the ice for at least 30 minutes. Up next Canucks play at the New York Islanders on Wednesday to continue a season-high six-game trip, and Devils visit Chicago to open a three-game trip. — AP NHL:
Associated Press
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Jonathan Lekkerimaki scores deciding goal in shootout to give Canucks 4-3 win over Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored in regulation and got the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Monday night. Pius Suter scored twice for Vancouver, which improved to 3-1 in shootouts this season. Thatcher Demko finished with 22 saves in his first start since a lower body injury on Feb. 8. Timo Meier had two goals and Erik Haula also scored for the Devils, and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. Jake DeBrusk scored in the first round of the shootout for Vancouver, and Jesper Bratt tied it for New Jersey in the second round. In the fourth round, Lekkerimaki fired a wrist shot past Markstrom for the win on his first career shootout attempt. Haula gave the Devils a 3-2 lead with 6:35 to play in the third period, and Suter got his second of the night to tie it with 36 seconds remaining. Lekkerimaki tied it at 2-2 with a snap shot 45 seconds after Meier gave the Devils a brief 2-1 lead at the 11:02 mark of the third period. Takeaways Canucks: Vancouver picked up a critical point to remain in the chase for a wild card in the Western Conference. Devils: New Jersey extended its lead over Ottawa to two points for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators have played three fewer games. Markstrom stopped Quinn Hughes on a breakaway with a pad save early in overtime. Key stat Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes led all skaters with 31:38 of ice team and six shots on goal. This was the fourth time this season that Hughes has been on the ice for at least 30 minutes. Up next —
