NHL Note - Vancouver Canucks Vanek, Thomas

Dec 29, 2017 - 8:14 AM LW Thomas Vanek led the way with two goals and three assists.

Vanek put the Canucks ahead 2-1 at the 13-minute mark of the second as he one-timed Sam Gagner's no-look backhand pass from behind the net.

Vanek produced his second goal of the game on a similar play with RW Brock Boeser furnishing the pass at 16:29. Vanek subsequently set up the rookie on a cheeky back pass while rushing to the net at 18:35.