As for the heatmap, it was a mess for Vancouver. Buffalo was able to generate shots from all over the zone, including right beside Thatcher Demko. The Canucks also struggled to create chances, as only six of the 34 shots Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were registered as high-danger shots.

On Botchford Project and Lunar New Year night, the Vancouver Canucks dropped a 3–2 game against the Buffalo Sabres. Phil Di Giuseppe and Elias Pettersson lit the lamp for the Canucks. Tage Thompson, Jiri Kulich,

Jiri Kulich tied a career high with three points in the win.

Oilers star Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both were hit with three-game suspensions for cross-checking incidents.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was suspended three games Monday following a disciplinary hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. McDavid, the Oilers' captain and a seven-time All-Star,

Canucks Boeser Discusses What Makes Quinn Hughes So Special Before Vancouver's game on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, Rick Tocchet was asked his opinion on the suspensions. Tocchet said, "I think it's just unfortunate.