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NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 16, 2024
Game Notes: Canucks vs. Capitals
CANUCKS VS CAPITALS
TV: Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet One, CITY, Monumental Sports Network Plus
Radio: Sportsnet 650
MATCH-UP INFO
- Tonight marks the final meeting between the Canucks and Capitals this season: Feb. 11 (road, 3-2 OTW), Mar. 16 (home).
- Vancouver is 44-47-9-4 all-time against Washinton, including a 24-19-5-3 record
In The Booth: Colorado Collapse
On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda look back at the Canucks' disappointing overtime loss against Colorado, discuss the pressure the team will be under both internally and externally over the next month, break down Elias Pettersson's game and much more!
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
McDavid motivated for marquee clash with MacKinnon
Saturday's clash between Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers and Nathan MacKinnon's Colorado Avalanche is one the reigning MVP is looking forward to.
"I'm always motivated to go up against the league's best, and he would certainly fall under that category," McDavid said of MacKinnon on Friday.
"A bunch of them would over there: (Mikko) Rantanen, (Cale) Makar, (Devon) Toews. They've got an elite group over there, and I love testing myself against those types of guys."
McDavid and MacKinnon are two consensus front-runners for the Hart Trophy but haven't faced each other yet this season. MacKinnon is considered by many to be the favorite to capture his first career MVP, as he leads the league with 115 points. McDavid, who won for the third time in his last seven seasons in 2023, currently ranks third in the scoring race at 106 points.
On top of individual brilliance from their top players, the Oilers and Avalanche enter the contest as two of the hottest teams in the NHL. Both clubs have won seven of their last 10 games, and Colorado will roll into Edmonton on a five-game winning streak.
McDavid said the matchup will be a good test for the Oilers.
"I think it's a great thing," he said. "Of course, these guys are as good as anyone in the league. It's good to test where your team's at and where your game's at against one of the league's best."
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Mailbag Friday: JT on the Half wall, D-Petey Development, and Buns
Dan and Bik answer your questions about JT Miller's spot on the power play, the development of D Elias Pettersson, and much more in Mailbag Friday!
This podcast was produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Iain MacIntyre on Rick Tocchet’s Approach and Elias Lindholm
Dan and Bik are joined by Sportsnet's Triple Threat, Iain MacIntyre, to talk about Rick Tocchet's approach to the end of the season, Elias Lindholm's role, and more.
This podcast was produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
The Open: Uncharted Waters for the Core
Dan and Bik get into The Open as they discuss the core entering uncharted waters as they gear up for the playoffs and what the Canucks need to improve before the postseason.
This podcast was produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
How Vasily Podkolzin Learned to Make Mistakes and Grow from Them
Development is never linear.
Its only constant is time.
Evolving takes self-reflection and having the right support to assist you on your path. Fully believing in yourself requires sacrifices; sometimes those sacrifices do not show immediate success.
And sometimes, you need to reset, trust in the process, and let your
Game Three of Homestand has Alex Ovechkin and the Caps Coming to Town
It is going to be another rocking Saturday night at Rogers Arena as the Vancouver Canucks (42-17-8) will host the Washington Capitals (31-25-9) on Hockey Night in Canada.
This will be the one and only time that Canucks fans will be able to see Alex Ovechkin play at Rogers Arena