Tyler Myers' goal with just over five minutes remaining proved to be the winner and the Vancouver Canucks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
Quinn Hughes opened the scoring for Vancouver with a second-period goal and Brandon Sutter added some insurance for the Canucks, scoring into an empty net.
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Tyler Myers' goal with just over five minutes remaining proved to be the winner and the Vancouver Canucks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
Sam Bennett scored for Calgary. Johnny Gaudreau and Rasmus Andersson recorded assists.
Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini said in a series of tweets Saturday that he supports general manager Jim Benning and coach Travis Green, despite the team’s dismal 7-11-0 start to the season.
Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett, back right, scores against Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Flames' Sean Monahan (23) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett, right, checks Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett (93) scores against Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Calgary's Sean Monahan (23) jumps in front of Demko during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Canucks' Jake Virtanen (18) and Calgary Flames' Josh Leivo (27) vie for the puck as goalie Jacob Markstrom watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Canucks' Jake Virtanen (18) and Calgary Flames' Josh Leivo, front right, vie for the puck as goalie Jacob Markstrom, back left, of Sweden, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 43 of 45 shots. Thatcher Demko had 18 saves for Vancouver.
Calgary Flames' Matthew Tkachuk (19) jumps in front of Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko, who makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Sam Bennett scored for Calgary. Johnny Gaudreau and Rasmus Andersson recorded assists.
Calgary opened the four-game series Thursday night with a 3-1 victory. The teams will meet again in Vancouver on Monday night and finish the series in Calgary on Wednesday night.
Vancouver’s last win came against the Winnipeg Jets on Jan. 30.
Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler (23) falls onto Calgary Flames' Elias Lindholm as Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk (19) and Vancouver's Bo Horvat (53) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini said in a series of tweets Saturday that he supports general manager Jim Benning and coach Travis Green, despite the team’s dismal 7-11-0 start to the season.
NOTES: Calgary’s Mikael Backlund was injured in the first period and did not return. … Flames defenseman Connor Mackey made his NHL debut. The 24-year-old signed with Calgary last March after playing three seasons at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Vancouver Canucks' Jordie Benn, left, checks Calgary Flames' Dillon Dube (29) in front of goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett, back right, scores against Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Flames' Sean Monahan (23) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett, right, checks Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett (93) scores against Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) as Calgary's Sean Monahan (23) jumps in front of Demko during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Canucks' Jake Virtanen (18) and Calgary Flames' Josh Leivo (27) vie for the puck as goalie Jacob Markstrom watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Canucks' Jake Virtanen (18) and Calgary Flames' Josh Leivo, front right, vie for the puck as goalie Jacob Markstrom, back left, of Sweden, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)