Erik Brannstrom scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Vancouver Canucks added a pair of late empty-netters in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Canucks had their legs to start this one, and after the debacle against the Islanders on Thursday night led to Rick Tocchet sending a fairly stern message, it was good to see the Canucks moving the puck with poise and getting a solid forecheck started.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall season took an awkward turn after he became a healthy scratch ahead of Saturday night’s 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

Richardson defended the move, following the Blackhawks' 4-1 loss to the Canucks. "I know he's been frustrated. I don't want the frustration to lead too long. So maybe it was a goo

Taylor Hall said he and Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson are on the same page after the 33-year-old forward was caught off guard being a healthy scratch in a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.