Pettersson is in the first year of his eight-year, $92.8 million contract, one he signed with the franchise as recently as last March, and has faced criticism for inconsistent play of late including some internal drama involving fellow forward J.T. Miller.

Pettersson responded by breaking the game wide-open for the Canucks late in the second period. Kiefer Sherwood ’s 2-1 goal was a key turning point because the club had only mustered 13 shots entering the final TV timeout of the second period, but it was Pettersson who made sure to put the game out of reach.

If you thought we’d go more than a week without something notable to chew on when it comes to the Vancouver Canucks, then you’re officially wrong. On Monday, Sporstnet’s Iain MacIntyre published an exclusive Q&A with Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin.