Canucks miss playoffs for 2nd straight season despite win over Kraken

The Canucks persevered for a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday but the victory wasn't enough to keep Vancouver's faint playoff hopes alive.

Jordan Eberle and Connor Geekie replied for the Kraken (26-47-6) in a penalty-filled second period.

Vancouver (39-30-11) was playing without all-star goalie Thatcher Demko, who head coach Bruce Boudreau said had a "little bit of an ouch." Spencer Martin took over the Canucks' net and stopped 31 of 33 shots for his second NHL win.

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Joey Daccord made 22 saves for Seattle, who lost their third straight.

Despite the win, the Canucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention when the Dallas Stars secured their post-season berth with a 3-2 shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights.