Most of the focus following the Canucks’ two big trades on Friday has been on Marcus Pettersson and Chytil. O’Connor’s excellent first impression against the Red Wings was a message to Canucks fans ...
For Quick (34 saves), he finally won No. 400 in his fourth try, and became the first American-born goalie to reach the milestone. He had won No. 399 on Jan. 2, when he beat Boston, 2-1, in the Garden.
A flurry of trades and a pile of injuries have opened up opportunities for players such as Sharks forward Will Smith and Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov to play more significant roles.