Matt and Blake discuss a three-point weekend for the Canucks with a win in Chicago and a shootout loss in Minnesota. Topics include: Dakota Joshua and the play of the 3rd line, league accolades for Thatcher Demko and another strong start from Casey DeSmith, the play of Tyler Myers, Nikita Zadorov avenging Elias Pettersson and a good game (when they needed it) from #40, the continued gap to third-place and the LA Kings, and the best acquisitions (given the cost) of the Rutherford/Allvin era.

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson stops by to talk the weekend that was and preview the week ahead. Topics include: Brock Boeser returning to his home state, the case for re-signing Joshua and his expected cost, Zadorov taking the instigator to protect Petey, Pius Suter moved to Elias' wing, slow starts, and Connor Bedard's first game against his hometown Canucks.

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