Canucks’ top line carries Vancouver through a crowded schedule
Vancouver’s first line has produced more than a third of the team’s goals during a busy stretch of games.
Vancouver is leaning hard on its top trio, and so far the line has delivered almost every night.
Key takeaways
- 26 goals from the top line in 20 games
- 12 games in 22 days
- Holding a playoff position in the West
What happened
The line has combined for 26 goals and 61 points in 20 games, keeping the Canucks in a playoff position through a stretch of 12 games in 22 days.
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Why it matters
Depth scoring will be essential later in the season, but the top line’s production has bought the coaching staff time to find it.
Vancouver’s first line has produced more than a third of the team’s goals during a busy stretch of games.
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What to watch next
- Ice time for the top line
- Secondary scoring options
- Trade targets for a middle-six forward
