The Canucks didn’t quit after that first goal, and finally were rewarded when a bad Jackets’ turnover ended up on Podkolzin’s stick and the impressive rookie fired home the puck, once again showing how good he is at concealing his shooting intentions before a quick release. Columbus Blue Jackets’ Adam Boqvist, top, prepares to shoot against Vancouver Canucks’ Thatcher Demko during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. There are plenty of things that have gone badly for the Canucks but the simple truth is that teams that fall behind usually stay behind. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. They’re still not generating enough quality shots, even on the nights when they’re dominating possession-wise. And that remains a big issue for this team.
The Canucks found out the hard way just how good he is, as they peppered him with 41 shots on the night but managed just two goals, from Vasily Podkolzin and Tyler Motte. Columbus Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins, left, makes a save as teammate Gustav Nyquist, right, and Vancouver Canucks’ Vasily Podkolzin looks for the rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. His team has scored a lot this season but his steady, strong work in the Jackets’ crease has helped them to a strong start this year. The big Latvian is one of the league’s best puck-stoppers. In a game where the Canucks were dominant in so many ways, they were ultimately beaten by a goaltender Friday night, as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated them 4-2 at Nationwide Arena, almost entirely on the back of netminder Elvis Merzlikins.
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