Zeev Buium scores in his Canucks debut
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BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks will try to break a three-game road skid when they visit the New Jersey Devils. New Jersey is 10-5-1 in home games and 18-13-1 overall. The Devils have gone 16-6-0 when scoring at least three goals.
The three players Vancouver netted for Hughes made positive first impressions in their Canucks debuts on Sunday.
Vancouver places Elias Pettersson injury update before facing New Jersey, sparking strong fan reaction amid a rough season.
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Canucks’ New Guy Helps Surprise the Devils
The Vancouver Canucks weren’t supposed to look like this in New Jersey. Not after the week they’d had. Not after trading away their captain. Not after arriving on the back end of a loud, emotional storyline that never actually made it to the ice.
A tough break in the first period proved to be the deciding factor in Sunday’s matinee between the New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks. An own goal was the difference, standing as the game-winner in Vancouver’s 2–1 victory.
Will the Devils let go of Dougie Hamilton (and another player) via a trade following the team's failed bid to acquire Quinn Hughes.
Get New Jersey vs Vancouver hockey betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on Dec. 14.
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Vancouver Canucks Elias Petterson Placed on IR
The Vancouver Canucks lineup has taken another hit. News emerged on Sunday morning that Canucks forward Elias Pettersson has been placed on injured reserve.
The New Jersey Devils reportedly did make an offer for star defenseman Quinn Hughes before his trade to the Minnesota Wild.