Canucks Seek Snap Six-Game Skid vs. Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks host the New York Rangers trying to end a six-game losing streak, with their recent struggles underscored by a 3-1 loss to Philadelphia in which they managed just six shots through two periods. Vancouver has also been allowing 4.5 goals per game, while New York has won four of its last five and enters with a stronger defensive and penalty-killing profile. The Rangers beat the Canucks 6-2 in their first meeting this season and could complete a season-series sweep; Friday’s matchup also brings former Vancouver captain J.T. Miller back to face his old team. Vancouver will look to Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser for offense, while New York’s recent contributors include Mika Zibanejad and team scoring leader Adam Fox.