The Stanchies: Canucks serve up defensive zone breakdowns in Thanksgiving loss to Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks suffered a 6-2 defeat against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden amid defensive breakdowns. Despite missing starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin to injury, New York pulled away by scoring three unanswered goals late in the second and early in the third period. Tye Kartye scored twice for the Rangers, while Will Cuylle, Alexis Lafreniere, and Gabe Perreault also contributed goals against Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen.

Vancouver received goals from Jake DeBrusk and a shorthanded tally by Elias Pettersson (D-Petey), but struggled with penalty trouble and odd-man rushes throughout the contest. CanucksArmy noted ongoing defensive difficulties, highlighting struggles from the Zeev Buium and Filip Hronek pairing alongside inconsistent goaltending in Vancouver's fourth game of the season allowing at least five goals.