What Happened
The Vancouver Canucks did not register a shot on goal for 39 minutes and 14 seconds in a 5-2 home loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Elias Pettersson's power-play goal at 7:02 of the first period was followed by a long drought that ended when Jake DeBrusk put a shot on net at 6:16 of the third. DeBrusk's attempt was Vancouver's sixth shot of the game.
Key Details
- The Canucks went 39:14 without a shot on goal.
- Elias Pettersson scored on the power play at 7:02 of the first period.
- Jake DeBrusk ended the drought at 6:16 of the third period.
- Red Wings starter John Gibson left with something in his eye.
- Michal Postava made his NHL debut in the third period.
- DeBrusk's shot was Vancouver's sixth of the game.
What It Means
The shot drought highlights the Canucks' struggles as a rebuilding team and adds to fan frustration. Going nearly 40 minutes without testing Detroit's goaltenders underscores Vancouver's difficulties generating offense, even against a team ranked 16th in shots against per game.