Canucks

Vancouver Canucks (23-18-1), 1st Northwest Division

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Jeff Cowan returned to action on Friday January 5. (Jan. 06, - 2:43 AM EST)
Matt Cooke scored twice for the Canucks, including the game-winning goal in overtime, to lead Vancouver to a 3-2 win over the Oilers. Kevin Bieksa notched a pair of assists in the game, while Daniel Sedin scored the other Canucks' goal. Roberto Luongo stopped twenty-six shots to record the victory. (Jan. 06, - 12:59 AM EST - Source: ESPN.com)
Roberto Luongo had a phenomenal game in which he stopped 39 shots in regulation and overtime to beat the Stars 2-1 in a shootout. Luongo also stopped five of six shooters in the shootout to secure the victory for the Canucks. It is not good news for other teams as Luongo is finally rounding into form in his new surroundings. (Jan. 04, - 1:05 AM EST - Source: Yahoo.com)

Northwest Division Standings
Team	W	L	OTL	Pts
Canucks	23	18	1	47
Flames	20	15	4	44
Wild	21	18	2	44
Avalanche	20	18	2	42
Oilers	19	18	4	42

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