Elias Pettersson scored his first goal for the Vancouver Canucks since Jan. 21, snapping a 15-game drought with his blistering one-timer against the Minnesota W

It was just one game, but Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson looked like his superstar self again. He fired home a one-timer, deked around the ice, and created a ton of scoring chances. It was a refreshing change of pace for the player who has struggled mightily this season.

Kiefer Sherwood scored the go-ahead goal with 3:45 left in the third period for the Vancouver Canucks in a 3-1 win against the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Arena on Friday.

The Vancouver Canucks continued their winning ways on Friday with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Elias Pettersson, Kiefer Sherwood and Teddy Blueger provided the goals, while Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 of the 38 shots he faced for his 22nd win of the season.

Elias Pettersson scored a power-play goal 16 minutes, 14 seconds into the first period for a 1-0 lead for the Canucks (29-22-11) that held until Brock Faber knotted it up for the Wild (36-23-4) with a power-play goal 7 minutes, 12 seconds into the third period.

The Vancouver Canucks took down the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Arena with a strong goaltending performance from Kevin Lankinen and a solid team effort. Head Coach Rick Tocchet said he liked the team’s start and the resolve from his group to close the game out.

Kiefer Sherwood's tiebreaking goal late in the third period helped give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Friday.

Kiefer Sherwood scored late in the third period, Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1.

After a gritty win over the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet didn’t hold back. Find out what he revealed about the NHL team’s performance and future plans.