The Penguins personnel is similar as it’s been for a while, with a slight change for Drew O’Connor bumping up to Jeff Carter’s line and Danton Heinen dropping down.
First period
The Canucks get on the board first, goalie Spencer Martin makes a nice save on Teddy Blueger and the puck goes the other way on a rush. Conor Garland makes a nice inside-out move that leaves P.O. Joseph in the lurch and then Garland lifts a puck over the shoulder of Casey DeSmith. 1-0 Vancouver only 4:46 into the game.
The Canucks strike again 1:54 later.