Vancouver took the lead just 1.46 into the game after a change in midfield.

Nils Höglander shot and served Jordie Benn to 1-0.

A bit into the second period, Höglander was also involved in Bo Horvat's 2-0.

Jacob Markström then rushed out to clear away the puck, but was rounded by Horvat.

Earlier in the second period, the Swede had succeeded with the same maneuver when he left the box and saved, but at the same time really collided with Tanner Pearson.

- It was a real collision between him and Tanner.

I myself tried to look up as fast as I could and luckily he did not run over me.

And luckily the puck went in too.

Markström has done that a few times before, even when he played for us, says 2-0 shooter Horvat to nhl.com.

Markström replaced in the third period

Markström saved 24 of 29 shots and was substituted after 47.47, at the score 5-1 to Vancouver, in favor of David Rittich.

There were no more goals in the match.

Brock Boeser excelled in the Canucks with one goal and two assists.

After losing six straight games, the team has now had a much-needed trend break and won two of its last three.

- We have gained some momentum over the last matches and now it is important that we keep this, says Boeser.

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Connor McDavid scored his 500th point in the NHL last night.

It only took him 369 games to get there.

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