Although it wasn't the 60 minute effort the Canucks were looking for, the way this season has gone so far they will certainly take the win. Ryan Kesler and Mason Raymond scored 1st period powerplay goals for Vancouver, while Niklas Hagman replied for the Leafs. Raymond would pot his second goal of the game into an empty net to lead the Canucks to a 3-1 victory. Toronto dominated the 3rd period, but couldn't beat Roberto Luongo who has seemed to turn it around after an extremely poor start.
Vancouver is right back at it tonight against the Oilers who are coming into town after a tough 5-2 loss to the Flames last night.
Our take: An effort like that against any other team and Vancouver most likely loses that game. Good to see Luongo is back in form, and he finally stole a game for the 'Nucks. The line of Grabner - Kesler - Raymond is looking unreal and could possibly be the fastest line in the NHL - it's very nice to see Grabner playing well after his awful pre-season, and he looks to be determined to stick with the big club. With news that Pavol Demitra is probably out for the whole season, Grabner will have a good chance at sticking with the Canucks all year.
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