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Canucks take down Jets at Young Stars Classic

PENTICTON, B.C. — Mike Zalewski and Reid Gardiner broke a 1-1 tie with goals 2:03 minutes apart early in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks stopped the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 at Sunday afternoon’s Canucks Young Stars Classic tournament at the South Oakanagan Events Centre.

The Canucks were full value for their first victory of the tournament, outskating and outhustling the Jets from start to finish. The final shots tally, 44-18 in Vancouver’s favour, told the tale.

Vancouver Canucks' Dmitry Zhukenov (80) checks Winnipeg Jets' Nic Petan (38) during first period NHL rookie action in Penticton, B.C. on Sunday.
Vancouver Canucks' Dmitry Zhukenov (80) checks Winnipeg Jets' Nic Petan (38) during first period NHL rookie action in Penticton, B.