Thomas Vanek, Brock Boeser lead the way as Canucks beat Blackhawks 5-2
VANCOUVER — Thomas Vanek thought it was going to be “one of those nights” after Chicago Blackhawks backup goalie Anton Forsberg robbed him twice on point-blank opportunities in Thursday’s first period.
Turns out the Vancouver Canucks winger was correct — just not the way he envisioned.
Vanek had two goals and three assists, rookie phenom Brock Boeser added a goal and three assists, and Vancouver snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over Chicago.
Sam Gagner chipped in with two goals and an assist of his own to round out the line’s 12-point performance that featured a number of jaw-dropping passes as the Canucks (16-17-5) registered just their second victory in the last 10 games (2-7-1). Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves to get the win.