The Canucks are still up against the wall with their playoff hopes but have a new target in Minnesota, six points ahead, though the Canucks have a game in hand, and get a straight shot at Minnesota next Saturday at Rogers Arena. Vancouver did show life last night when scoring five in the first period vs. the Ducks en route to a 6-2 win, though but tonight Rick Tocchet likely goes back in goal to Kevin Lankinen, who's struggled in recent starts. Meanwhile, Vegas form hasn't been great this past week, losing twice at home vs. the Oilers and Jets, blanked by the latter, and needing a fluke goal in OT by Reilly Smith to win 3-2 at Calgary last night. Play Canucks on ML