Mon Nov 10 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Canucks Aim to Continue Home Ice Momentum Against Avalanche After Blue Jackets Victory

Vancouver, BC – Fresh off a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Vancouver Canucks are set to face the Colorado Avalanche tonight at Rogers Arena for their first matchup of the season. The game marks the second of a back-to-back for Vancouver as they look to build momentum on home ice.

Head Coach Adam Foote praised his team’s composure in Saturday night’s win, highlighting the growth of the team’s leadership. “It’s a sign we’re growing again, our leadership group is growing,” Foote said. “To stick with it rather than maybe get frustrated.” Despite the win, Foote is keeping the team focused, emphasizing the need to approach each day with a commitment to doing things the right way.

The Avalanche, a strong team, will be a stern test for the Canucks. Foote acknowledges the challenge, stating, “This league is a good league, and good teams [are] coming in and out, and so we’ll just try to do the right thing every day, so that when the emotions get high, we know how to control them.”

One key to the Canucks’ recent success has been the production of forward Drew O’Connor, who is riding a hot streak with three multi-point games in his last five outings. O’Connor played alongside Aatu Räty and Jake DeBrusk on Saturday, and the newly formed line contributed significantly to the victory, outscoring the Blue Jackets 2-0 and outshooting them 7-2.

DeBrusk lauded his new linemates, noting Räty’s strength on faceoffs and defensive awareness, as well as O’Connor’s relentless work ethic. While Räty and O’Connor have previous experience playing together, the addition of DeBrusk proved to be a successful combination in their debut.

Top Canucks Performers (Last Five Games):

  • Drew O’Connor: 3 goals, 3 assists, 6 points
  • Aatu Räty: 1 goal, 4 assists, 5 points
  • Evander Kane: 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 points
  • Kiefer Sherwood: 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 points
  • Brock Boeser: 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 points

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT. Fans can watch the game on Sportsnet or listen to the radio broadcast on Sportsnet 650 and the Sportsnet Radio Network.

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