<p>The Vancouver Canucks prospects wrapped up their 2024 Young Stars Classic with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames, solidifying their perfect 3-0-0 record at the tournament.</p>
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<p>Goaltender Nikita Tolopilo earned his second win of the event, joining Winnipeg&#8217;s Thomas Milic as the only goaltender to notch two wins in the showcase.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s check in on the action.</p>
<h1>Opening Lineup</h1>
<p>After a quiet showing on Sunday, the Canucks&#8217; top line of Arshdeep Bains, Aatu Räty, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki was dismantled, with Lekkerimäki dropping to the second line alongside Max Sasson and fellow Swede Vilmer Alriksson. Tournament invitees Ty Haliburda (Vancouver Giants) and Deagan McMillan made their debuts in a Canucks uniform, adding fresh energy to the lineup.</p>
<p>On defence, the top pairing of Elias Pettersson and Kirill Kudryavtsev was split, with both players moving to the right side on separate pairings. The team&#8217;s recent seventh-round pick, Basile Sansonnens, made his Young Stars debut. Contrary to expectations, Nikita Tolopilo got the start in net for his second start following a 21-save shutout on Friday.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Vancouver <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> projected lines.</p>
<p>• Jonathan Lekkerimäki joins Max Sasson and Vilmer Alriksson.<br />• EP26/Kirill Kudryavtsev split up with both sliding to their offhand.<br />• Basile Sansonnens makes his Young Stars debut.<br />• Nikita Tolopilo  🥅<br />• No Bloom, Alcos, or Arntsen <a href="https://t.co/SjwWvqoM8K">pic.twitter.com/SjwWvqoM8K</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Dave Hall (@davehall1289) <a href="https://twitter.com/davehall1289/status/1835784449897979912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<h1>First Period</h1>
<p>The opening minutes featured back-and-forth play, highlighted by spirited shifts from the camp invite line of Ty Halaburda, Cooper Walker, and Deagan McMillan. This combination would go on to enjoy strong games, providing energy for the team with each shift.</p>
<p>However, five minutes into the game, Basile Sansonnens made an errant pass that led to Matvei Gridin capitalizing with a quick snapshot to beat Tolopilo, marking the first goal against him in the tournament.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The goal and the celly 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/QluyTQmduB">pic.twitter.com/QluyTQmduB</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1835799520074166361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Just minutes later, Zayne Parekh doubled the Flames&#8217; lead with a laser wrist shot from the point, scoring his first goal of the weekend.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a shot 👀 <a href="https://t.co/GkeZdbObXZ">pic.twitter.com/GkeZdbObXZ</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1835800476497093054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Despite falling behind 2-0, veteran forward Arshdeep Bains, who was energized all afternoon, helped the Canucks regain momentum with strong shifts and capped the period by batting in a floating puck to cut the deficit to one.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arshdeep Bains scores for Vancouver! He tipped the puck in the air and then hit it into the back of the net. </p>
<p>Sweet hands by the AHL All-Star! </p>
<p>🎥: Vancouver Canucks <a href="https://t.co/hZECJunK1x">pic.twitter.com/hZECJunK1x</a></p>
<p>&mdash; CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835801991727198551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Despite outshooting the Flames 14-7, the Canucks trailed 2-1 after 20 minutes.</p>
<h1>Second Period</h1>
<p>The Canucks dominated the majority of the second period, aided by a string of penalties taken by the Flames. The invitee line continued to provide energy, drawing one of the penalties that led to a powerplay goal.</p>
<p>Danila Klimovich, stationed on the half-wall, delivered one of his many snapshots, this time being deflected by Riley Patterson, who scored his first goal in a Canucks uniform.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Riley Patterson ties the game with a nice tip goal in front of the Calgary net! </p>
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<p>&mdash; CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835810060871602518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Klimovich&#8217;s assist was his third of the tournament, making him the team leader among the entire Young Stars field in that category. The Canucks continued to build on their momentum, scoring two more goals before the end of the period.</p>
<p>The hard-working invitee line finally cashed in, with Cooper Walker applying pressure to set up Deagan McMillan, who beat the Flames&#8217; newly inserted goaltender Connor Murphy with a far-side shot.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deagan McMillan puts the Canucks up by one! </p>
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<p>&mdash; CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835812752008397174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Soon after, Max Sasson won a puck battle in the corner and fed Vilmer Alriksson, who scored on the opposite side. It was likely one that Connor Murphy would like back. For Alriksson, it was his second goal in as many games and third point of the tournament.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Vilmer Alriksson scores in back to back games! It&#39;s 4-2 Canucks! </p>
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<p>&mdash; CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835813440335597666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>For the second consecutive game, the Canucks rallied from a 2-0 deficit and, for the second consecutive game, scored four unanswered goals.</p>
<h1>Third Period</h1>
<p>The Flames regained all momentum back early in the third period when former Vancouver Giant Samuel Honzek scored on a breakaway just one minute in, narrowing the Canucks&#8217; lead to 4-3.</p>
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<p lang="nl" dir="ltr">Gridin ➡️ Honzek = 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/BuHXFAK0ge">pic.twitter.com/BuHXFAK0ge</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1835821763877613887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The Cancusk regrouped and played meaningful shutdown hockey for the remainder of the match. Both teams traded powerplay opportunities and scoring chances throughout the period, but the Canucks managed to hold off the Flames&#8217; offensive push and secured the 4-3 victory.</p>
<h1>Final Recap</h1>
<p>Despite getting down early, the Canucks once again displayed resilience and determination to claw their way back into the game, solidifying their status as the tournament&#8217;s top team. After some standout performances, particularly from the invitee line and goaltender Vilmer Alriksson, the Canucks wrapped up the Young Stars Classic undefeated.</p>
<h1>What’s Next</h1>
<p>The Canucks&#8217; prospects will remain in Penticton as the main Training Camp officially kicks off at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Thursday, September 19th. Fans can <a href="https://www.soec.ca/announcements/canucks-announce-training-camp-tickets/">purchase tickets here</a>.</p>
<p>Training Camp Schedule:</p>
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<li>Day 1 Thursday, Sept 19 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li>
<li>Day 2 Friday, Sept 20 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li>
<li>Day 3 Saturday, Sept 21 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li>
<li>Day 4 Sunday, Sept 22 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Scrimmage*</li>
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<p>*Scrimmage: Two 20-minute periods with one 20-minute intermission.</p>
<p>Let us know what you thought of the Canucks Young Stars in the comment section!</p>
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Forward Riley Patterson leans over the bench during the Vancouver Canucks' 2-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers at the 2024 Young Stars Classic from Penticton, BC

The Vancouver Canucks prospects wrapped up their 2024 Young Stars Classic with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames, solidifying their perfect 3-0-0 record at the tournament.
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Goaltender Nikita Tolopilo earned his second win of the event, joining Winnipeg's Thomas Milic as the only goaltender to notch two wins in the showcase.

Let's check in on the action.
<h1>Opening Lineup</h1>
After a quiet showing on Sunday, the Canucks' top line of Arshdeep Bains, Aatu Räty, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki was dismantled, with Lekkerimäki dropping to the second line alongside Max Sasson and fellow Swede Vilmer Alriksson. Tournament invitees Ty Haliburda (Vancouver Giants) and Deagan McMillan made their debuts in a Canucks uniform, adding fresh energy to the lineup.

On defence, the top pairing of Elias Pettersson and Kirill Kudryavtsev was split, with both players moving to the right side on separate pairings. The team's recent seventh-round pick, Basile Sansonnens, made his Young Stars debut. Contrary to expectations, Nikita Tolopilo got the start in net for his second start following a 21-save shutout on Friday.

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<h1>First Period</h1>
The opening minutes featured back-and-forth play, highlighted by spirited shifts from the camp invite line of Ty Halaburda, Cooper Walker, and Deagan McMillan. This combination would go on to enjoy strong games, providing energy for the team with each shift.

However, five minutes into the game, Basile Sansonnens made an errant pass that led to Matvei Gridin capitalizing with a quick snapshot to beat Tolopilo, marking the first goal against him in the tournament.

https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1835799520074166361

Just minutes later, Zayne Parekh doubled the Flames' lead with a laser wrist shot from the point, scoring his first goal of the weekend.

https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1835800476497093054

Despite falling behind 2-0, veteran forward Arshdeep Bains, who was energized all afternoon, helped the Canucks regain momentum with strong shifts and capped the period by batting in a floating puck to cut the deficit to one.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835801991727198551

Despite outshooting the Flames 14-7, the Canucks trailed 2-1 after 20 minutes.
<h1>Second Period</h1>
The Canucks dominated the majority of the second period, aided by a string of penalties taken by the Flames. The invitee line continued to provide energy, drawing one of the penalties that led to a powerplay goal.

Danila Klimovich, stationed on the half-wall, delivered one of his many snapshots, this time being deflected by Riley Patterson, who scored his first goal in a Canucks uniform.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835810060871602518

Klimovich's assist was his third of the tournament, making him the team leader among the entire Young Stars field in that category. The Canucks continued to build on their momentum, scoring two more goals before the end of the period.

The hard-working invitee line finally cashed in, with Cooper Walker applying pressure to set up Deagan McMillan, who beat the Flames' newly inserted goaltender Connor Murphy with a far-side shot.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835812752008397174

Soon after, Max Sasson won a puck battle in the corner and fed Vilmer Alriksson, who scored on the opposite side. It was likely one that Connor Murphy would like back. For Alriksson, it was his second goal in as many games and third point of the tournament.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1835813440335597666

For the second consecutive game, the Canucks rallied from a 2-0 deficit and, for the second consecutive game, scored four unanswered goals.
<h1>Third Period</h1>
The Flames regained all momentum back early in the third period when former Vancouver Giant Samuel Honzek scored on a breakaway just one minute in, narrowing the Canucks' lead to 4-3.

https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1835821763877613887

The Cancusk regrouped and played meaningful shutdown hockey for the remainder of the match. Both teams traded powerplay opportunities and scoring chances throughout the period, but the Canucks managed to hold off the Flames' offensive push and secured the 4-3 victory.
<h1>Final Recap</h1>
Despite getting down early, the Canucks once again displayed resilience and determination to claw their way back into the game, solidifying their status as the tournament's top team. After some standout performances, particularly from the invitee line and goaltender Vilmer Alriksson, the Canucks wrapped up the Young Stars Classic undefeated.
<h1>What’s Next</h1>
The Canucks' prospects will remain in Penticton as the main Training Camp officially kicks off at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Thursday, September 19th. Fans can <a href="https://www.soec.ca/announcements/canucks-announce-training-camp-tickets/">purchase tickets here</a>.

Training Camp Schedule:
<ul>
 	<li>Day 1 Thursday, Sept 19 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li>
 	<li>Day 2 Friday, Sept 20 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li>
 	<li>Day 3 Saturday, Sept 21 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li>
 	<li>Day 4 Sunday, Sept 22 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Scrimmage*</li>
</ul>
*Scrimmage: Two 20-minute periods with one 20-minute intermission.

Let us know what you thought of the Canucks Young Stars in the comment section!

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