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The Vancouver Canucks have ended a five-game losing streak that featured plenty of offensive struggles. Derrick Thomas Super Bowl Jersey . Thats also been the case in recent games against the Arizona Coyotes, which is something theyll try to remedy tonight as they attempt to conclude a four-game homestand with an even record. You can listen to the game live on TSN Radio 1040 Vancouver at 5pm pt. Saturdays 3-2 overtime win over Calgary halted a 0-4-1 stretch during which the Canucks (19-11-2) had scored seven goals. Theyre now 8-2-1 against the Pacific Division despite being outscored 30-29. It gives the boys a little confidence, goaltender Ryan Miller told the teams official website. We were doing a lot right within this streak and we got rewarded with some bounces tonight. Radim Vrbatas goal against the Flames came on the power play for Vancouvers first in 22 chances over seven games. You are going to go through these stretches, Miller said. I thought we kept working, got some good bounces tonight and thats what happens with hockey. Vrbata, who will play his former team for the second time, and Yannick Weber gave Vancouver a 2-0 lead in the first period, and Christopher Tanev scored the overtime winner to avoid giving away a point. The Coyotes (11-17-4) are making the second stop on a three-game road trip. Theyve struggled greatly of late, with Saturdays 4-2 loss at Los Angeles giving them 12 goals on a 1-5-1 stretch. After building a 2-1 lead in the second period, Arizona allowed two power-play goals and is just 14 for 23 (60.9 percent) on the penalty-kill over this seven-game span. Vancouver, conversely, has gone 23 of 24 (95.8) over eight games. We just didnt play hard enough and took some stupid penalties, especially in the offensive zone. It was unacceptable, said Martin Hanzal, who scored for the first time in 11 games since recording a hat trick in Vancouver on Nov. 14. Obviously, when youre playing a team like that with a 2-1 lead and you give opportunities on the power play, at some point theyre going to make you pay. Hanzals three goals stand as his only in 23 games against the Canucks and led to a 5-0 win to open the season series. Arizona has won three of the last four meetings with Coyotes goalies posting shutouts in each. Devan Dubnyk made 35 saves in the November contest, but the previous two Arizona wins featured Mike Smith. Dubnyk faced the Kings and is 1-3-1 with a 3.12 goals-against average in his last six appearances. Over the last three seasons, hes 4-2-1 with a 2.38 GAA against Vancouver. Smith is just 1-8-2 with a 3.27 GAA in his last 12 games, but hes 6-1-2 with a 1.92 GAA in his last 10 against the Canucks. Miller won for the first time in four starts against the Flames and has a 3.72 GAA over a 2-4-0 span. The meeting last month was his first career loss to Arizona, as he fell to 7-1-0 with a 1.73 GAA. Canucks forward Jannik Hansen, who collapsed on the bench after his first shift of Saturdays game, will not dress tonight. The Canucks, in consultation with specialists, determined that further evaluation is required before he is cleared to play. Its concerning (in the moment), coach Willie Desjardins said. It seemed he couldnt get his breath there. He got hit and he couldnt breathe and went down. So whenever that happens, thats not usual. But everything checked out at the hospital. Everythings fine. Arizona defenseman Michael Stone missed the Los Angeles game after suffering an upper-body injury in Tuesdays win over Edmonton. Forward Lauri Korpikoski (lower body) has missed two games. Game Notes: ARZ is 1-0-0 vs VAN this season, shutout win in VAN ARZ has shutout VAN in 2 straight games and 3 of past 4 Vancouver: 1-4-1 past 6 games, 10GF, 1/20 on PP 3-2-0 past 5 home games, 1/13 on PP D Sedin (1G, 3A) past 7 games Arizona: 1-5-1 past 7 games, outscored 27-12, 3/20 on PP 29th ranked PK (75.2%) Hanzal (3G) vs VAN this season Demarcus Robinson Super Bowl Jersey . The United States clinched the final berth into the Ford Worlds, March 28-April 6 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, on Saturday in Blaine, Minn. Xavier Williams Super Bowl Jersey . - Considering where Jeff Gordon was after Richmond, left out of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship in part due to some late-race shenanigans, he couldnt have been happier on Sunday. http://www.thechiefsshoponline.com/Youth-Martinas-Rankin-Chiefs-Jersey/ . -- Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer, Colby Rasmus drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Saturday.David Hearn is a little light on major championship experience, having played just three previous times in the big four tournaments. And hes also quite green when it comes to links golf, as in hes never been on a next-to-the-sea course. Heck, hed never even been to Europe before the charter plane from the John Deere touched down on Monday morning. Even that was a bit of a last-minute decision as Hearn was on the alternate list, moving up spot by spot until he reached the first position before he decided to make the trip. So its safe to say that the golfer from Brantford, Ont., has immersed himself in all things links in his short time here; call it a major cram session. "Its been a lot of fun for me," said Hearn, who got into the field late Tuesday after former champion Mark Calcavecchia pulled out. "Its different than anything Ive seen. Coming over here I definitely have a lot to learn quickly, but Im trying not to do too much, too fast. Im just trying to take it a little bit at a time." As first alternate, Hearn was treated with complete access to the course and all other amenities afforded to the players in the field. He walked the course on Monday and then played a practice round Tuesday and 14 holes Wednesday. He was impressed with Royal Liverpool and the demands it placed on shotmaking. "Ive just enjoyed this style of golf," he said while being pelted with a light rain that fell Wednesday. "Theres not a single tree on this property and its been a lot of fun just trying to hit some creative shots." The biggest challenge for Hearn this week is obviously adapting to the golf course. Its truly unlike anything hes played before in a tournament and while hes having fun, hes also getting to experience something very new. "Our firrmest courses that we play in North America arent even close to the way this course plays so here," he stated. Dustin Colquitt Super Bowl Jersey. "Its a matter of trying to figure out how long the ball is going to release. Were used to flying it and stopping it a lot. So this week Ive been spending a lot of time figuring out, how far is a wedge going to release, how long is a 5-irong going to release." Hearn comes into the Open playing some of the best golf of his career. Hes had three top-10 finishes including a tie for sixth at the Players, and collected more than $1 million. He took some time off recently before returning to the Tour for the Greenbrier and the John Deere Classic, an event he nearly won a year ago. Hes now refreshed and ready to go in the Tours closing stretch, which will be an arduous campaign. "I feel good," Hearn admitted. "I had a really good break. I took three weeks off before coming back to Greenbrier. I havent played great since I came back – I played pretty average but I felt my game was really close at the Greenbrier and again last I week I felt it was really close. Obviously the scoring here is going to be a little bit different than the last couple of weeks but Im looking forward to it. I think my game is ready for it." And if he seems just a tad bit enthusiastic, forgive the guy. After all, this is like a dream come true. "Ive been a pro for 13 years and this is my first opportunity Ive had to play in the Open Championship so I was very excited to get over here and Im thrilled to be in the tournament. Its a big highlight for me." Hearn will also get dipped right into the fire on Thursday – hes teeing off alongside Sir Nick Faldo and Todd Hamilton, both past Open champions just after 10 am local time. ' ' '