Woohoo...'nucks win!
NEW YORK (AP) -- Matt Cooke knocked in a rebound with 4:31 left, snapping a tie in his first game since missing 17 with a broken jaw and lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
But, they also learned that they lost...big
NEW YORK (AP) -- Vancouver Canucks goalie Dan Cloutier will miss at least the rest of the regular season because of a knee injury that will require surgery.
Cloutier partially tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee when Anaheim forward Rob Niedermayer ran into him in the crease during the first period of a Nov. 20 game. Cloutier finished that game and even dressed as Alex Auld's backup two days later against Chicago.
Alex Auld is a capable back-up and has proven his worth this season. But, he has also been pummeled by the Colorado Avalanche this season.
The much-maligned Cloutier has been an enigma for the Canucks. Great regular season guy, but you can see him begin to think too much in the playoffs. Sometimes, it is painful to watch. But, he has been a damn fine goalie for the 'nucks over the years and this is a severe blow to the team.
There is some talent available out there for the taking...if they want an NHL experienced back-up.
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