The Vancouver Canucks remain undefeated in the NHL Pre-Season thanks to a 3 - 1 win over the Oilers last night in what was the first game back at GM Place since Game 5 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals.
Alex Edler opened the scoring on the PowerPlay using the Canucks top prospect, Cody Hodgson, as a screen. Hodgson made his Pre-Season debut after being held out of contact drills for most of training camp due to a bulging disc in his back. Sheldon Souray tied the game for the Oilers on a seeing eye shot from the point that beat Roberto Luongo, but Darcy Hordichuk gave the Canucks the lead on a 2 on 1.
Cody Hodgson finished off an overall solid debut by scoring the empty netter to give the Canucks a 3 - 1 win. After these 3 straight games, the Canucks are expected to start considering some cuts, most expect Dave Scatchard, Alex Bolduc and Mark Parrish to be among the first cuts made.
The Canucks entertain the Flames on Monday at the garage to continue their Pre-Season schedule.
Our Take: Cody Hodgson looked good despite this being his first Pre-Season game, he was calm and poised with the puck and seemed to go to the right areas when he was on the ice. Dave Scatchard needs to be sent home soon, I'm all for healthy competition in training camp, but that is ice time that can be given to other players on the bubble - Scatchard does not belong in the NHL.
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