Chytil notably did not have the puck. He took two strides after releasing the puck before Wilson made contact, so, at the very least, it seemed like a late hit, even if the head contact was determined to be part of a full-body collision. The hit also came from the blindside on an unaware Chytil, who had little reason to expect a hit that late.

The Vancouver Canucks are rolling over the Washington Capitals, but they have already lost two players in the process.

Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser will miss the team's game against the Capitals in Washington, D.C., on Sunday due to personal reasons. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced the news on the team's social media channels Sunday morning,

The Vancouver Canucks have found themselves in a multi-goal deficit in two straight games, however they've been rescued by unlikely heroes.

Through 20 minutes of play Thursday night, the Dallas Stars seemed poised to cruise to their fourth consecutive victory to start the season. But a four-goal second period by the Vancouver Canucks, including three goals in 3:26,

Max Sasson scored the last of Vancouver’s three goals in a span of 3:26 in the second period and the Canucks rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3.

The Caps move into the backside of their four-game homestand on Sunday afternoon when the Vancouver Canucks come into town for the matinee match. Washington is seeking its fifth straight victory.

At the tail end of the first period, Vancouver Canucks centre exits after taking a massive hit in the neutral zone from Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson.

Conor Garland has emerged as a threat for the Vancouver Canucks in all situations, leading the team both on and off the ice.