In a game where circumstances put the Vancouver Canucks at a disadvantage, they defied the odds and came out more than ready for a matchup on Hockey Night in Canada, knocking off the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 at Scotiabank Arena.

Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the seventh of his career, Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0.

The Vancouver Canucks picked up a historic win on Saturday night, earning their first-ever shutout victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen was excellent again, leading the Canucks to a 3-0 win and recording his fourth shutout of the season.

Outworked us, outcompeted us, and that’s why they won.” In Saturday’s loss, the Maple Leafs looked too comfortable atop the Atlantic Division, unwilling to match the intensity or desperation of the Canucks.

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Fresh off of a 2-0 shutout loss at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night, the Vancouver Canucks are right back at it on Saturday night as they prepare to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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