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FILE - Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, right, talks to his brother New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes, left, before of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Newark, N.J. There are 20 sets of brothers that have played in the league this season. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Brotherly love reaches new heights on NHL ice this year

20 brother acts plying their trade in the NHL, including some star talent

 

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov, right, swats away a check from Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Visiting Vancouver Canucks hang on for 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

Zadorov picks up a point against ex-teammates after trade

 

Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, right, takes the puck from Vegas Golden Knights’ Nicolas Hague during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Eichel’s three points lift Golden Knights to 4-1 win over Canucks

Vancouver travels to Calgary to meet Flames on Saturday

 

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) celebrates with teammates after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Details few as Blackhawks cut ties with Corey Perry for conduct reasons

Veteran placed on waivers for the purposes of contract termination

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) celebrates with teammates after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson scores winner, Boeser scores 2 as Canucks beat Ducks 3-1

Vancouver hosts Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday

Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason, center top, checks the scoreboard during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

14 losses in 19 games sends Minnesota’s Evason to NHL unemployment line

Wild fires coach, replace him with former New Jersey and Nashville boss Hynes

Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason, center top, checks the scoreboard during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
San Jose Sharks defenceman Kyle Burroughs (4) passes the puck next to Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Granlund breaks tie early in 3rd period, Sharks beat Canucks 4-3

Vancouver plays host Anaheim on Tuesday night

San Jose Sharks defenceman Kyle Burroughs (4) passes the puck next to Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Blueger nets 1st goal of season as Canucks thump Seattle Kraken 5-1

Vancouver visits San Jose Sharks on Saturday

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Penticton Vees sending their thoughts to Penticton’s Andy Moog, who has shared that he is battling cancer. (Penticton Vees/Facebook)

B.C. hockey legend Andy Moog diagnosed with cancer

The former NHL goaltender, 63, was born and raised in Penticton

The Penticton Vees sending their thoughts to Penticton’s Andy Moog, who has shared that he is battling cancer. (Penticton Vees/Facebook)
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tufte scores go-ahead goal in 3rd to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

Big winger called up from minors earlier in the day

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic, center, stands during his arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Boston Municipal Court, in Boston, on an assault charge in connection with his arrest over the weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he tried to choke her. Lucic has been released on personal recognizance bail after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife

Vancouver-born forward on an indefinite leave of absence from his NHL team

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic, center, stands during his arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Boston Municipal Court, in Boston, on an assault charge in connection with his arrest over the weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he tried to choke her. Lucic has been released on personal recognizance bail after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hughes matches career-high goal mark as Canucks dump Sharks 3-1

Vancouver captain’s 30 points leave him atop NHL scoring list

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) during a hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa

Wife said Lucic pulled her hair, tried to choke her: Boston police

B.C. hockey player to be arraigned on assault charge after police called to his Boston home

Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) during a hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa
Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Vancouver Canucks fall 4-3 to Seattle Kraken for second straight loss

Canucks will host the San Jose Sharks on Monday

Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) reaches for the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Lucic on indefinite leave of absence from Bruins after an undisclosed incident

The Vancouver native has not played since Oct. 21 because of injury

Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) reaches for the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, left, is checked by Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Lindholm has 3-point night, leads Flames to 5-2 win over Canucks

Vancouver opens a two-game homestand Saturday against Seattle

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, left, is checked by Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Vancouver Canucks players celebrate after defeating the New York Islanders during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hughes nets OT winner as Canucks claw out 4-3 win over Islanders

Vancouver captain seals victory in Horvat’s return

Vancouver Canucks players celebrate after defeating the New York Islanders during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Sunday, November 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Garland, Joshua produce 2 points apiece as Canucks beat Habs 5-2

Vancouver goalie Casey DeSmith stopped 30 shots to earn win in goal

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Sunday, November 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (right) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during second period NHL hockey action, in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Gregor scores winner, Leafs beat visiting Vancouver Canucks 5-2

Canucks see their 5-game winning streak come to an end

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (right) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during second period NHL hockey action, in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun (6) slams into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canucks thump Senators 5-2 to extend winning streak to 5 games

Vancouver heads to Toronto to face Maple Leafs on Saturday

Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun (6) slams into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick