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Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood, front right, drives between Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard, left, and left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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DENVER (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood and Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat Colorado 4-1 on Thursday night as the Avalanche gave leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon the game off to rest and heal for the postseason.