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Devils Edge Canucks 5-4; Glass Shines with Two Goals

1/25/2026

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Summary

Devils Secure Victory

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in Vancouver on January 24, marking their third straight win.
Cody Glass of the New Jersey Devils led with two goals and one assist.
Lenni Hameenaho scored his first NHL goal for the New Jersey Devils.
Brock Boeser of the Vancouver Canucks added a late goal, but the Devils held on and improved to 18-0-0 when leading after two periods.

Summary

Canucks' Rebuilding Efforts

Vancouver Canucks are in a rebuild after trading Quinn Hughes (of the Vancouver Canucks) and losing 14 of 20 games.
With NHL Trade Deadline approaching, Canucks may trade Evander Kane of the Vancouver Canucks, who has struggled this season.
The Canucks lost 5-4 to the New Jersey Devils.
Linus Karlsson of the Vancouver Canucks has contributed 13 points in his last 17 games.
The Canucks will face Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins next.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded in 1967, adding six teams, including the Vancouver Canucks, which marked the end of the Original Six era. The Canucks debuted in the 1970-71 season, benefiting from a favorable draft process. Today, their struggles, including trading key players like Quinn Hughes, highlight ongoing challenges in adapting to a league that has evolved significantly since that pivotal expansion.

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Devils Secure Victory

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in Vancouver on January 24, marking their third straight win.
Cody Glass of the New Jersey Devils led with two goals and one assist.
Lenni Hameenaho scored his first NHL goal for the New Jersey Devils.
Brock Boeser of the Vancouver Canucks added a late goal, but the Devils held on and improved to 18-0-0 when leading after two periods.

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