The Vancouver Canucks have had a challenging start to the 2024-25 NHL season
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. As of January 18, 2025, they are currently 19-15-10, placing them 5th in the Pacific Division
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. The team has been struggling with consistency, especially from their star players
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. Captain Quinn Hughes has been a standout performer, but others like J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson have not been able to maintain their point-per-game pace from last season
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In their most recent game on January 17, 2025, the Canucks faced off against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena in Vancouver
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. Unfortunately, the Canucks were defeated 5-1
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. Alex Turcotte of the Kings scored twice and added an assist in the first 10 minutes of the game, giving the Kings a commanding 3-0 lead early on
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. The Canucks’ power play has also been struggling, failing to convert on five opportunities in this game and going 0 for 10 over their last four games
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Despite the recent setbacks, the Canucks have some promising young talent. Jonathan Lekkerimäki, a 20-year-old winger, has shown flashes of brilliance with his high-level shot and offensive IQ
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. He has two goals and one assist through 11 NHL games this season, and has spent most of the year in the AHL, where he found success with 12 goals in 21 games
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The Canucks are now preparing for a crucial matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on January 20, 2025, as part of Hockey Night in Canada
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. This game will be the second of two games between the Canucks and Oilers in six days, with the Canucks traveling to Edmonton for another game on January 23, 2025
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. The Oilers, led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league and will provide a tough challenge for the Canucks
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Head coach Rick Tocchet has emphasized the need for his team to stay calm and avoid making mistakes, especially when they are not scoring
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. The Canucks will need to tighten up their defensive play and get more production from their top players if they hope to climb back into the playoff race
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For more updates and highlights, you can check out the official Vancouver Canucks website here
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